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EPL Table: 2017 Week 20 Standings After Tuesday's Premier League Scores

Rob BlanchetteJan 3, 2017

Arsenal made a miraculous comeback in the Premier League against Bournemouth on Tuesday, claiming a point in a 3-3 draw after being three goals down to the Cherries.

Olivier Giroud was the hero, providing two assists and the equaliser, as home fans were stunned into silence by the France international's late effort.

In the night's other games, Swansea City claimed a needed victory at Crystal Palace as they won 2-1, and Stoke City comfortably beat Watford 2-0 at home.

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Here are Tuesday's results and latest standings:

Bournemouth3-3Arsenal
Crystal Palace1-2Swansea City
Stoke City2-0Watford
1Chelsea1916122949
2Liverpool2013522544
3Manchester City2013341942
4Arsenal2012532241
5Tottenham Hotspur1911622339
6Manchester United2011631239
7Everton20866530
8West Bromwich Albion20857429
9Bournemouth20749-525
10Southampton20668-624
11Stoke City20668-824
12Burnley207211-923
13Watford206410-1322
14West Ham United206410-1222
15Leicester City20569-721
16Middlesbrough20479-519
17Crystal Palace204412-716
18Sunderland204313-1815
19Swansea City204313-2215
20Hull City203413-2713

Tuesday Recap

Arsenal's French striker Olivier Giroud (2nd R) watches attempt hit the back of the net as Arsenal make it 3-3 during the English Premier League football match between Bournemouth and Arsenal at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, southern England on Jan

Arsenal appeared dead and buried on their visit to the south coast, but an extraordinary second half saw Arsene Wenger's team fight back to claim a 3-3 draw.

The Cherries were in front after just 16 minutes as Charlie Daniels expertly slotted the ball past Gunners goalkeeper Petr Cech.

Wenger watched on in shock as Granit Xhaka clipped Ryan Fraser just four minutes later to concede a clumsy penalty. Callum Wilson's spot-kick was unconvincing but found the back of the net as Cech dived the wrong way.

The hosts maintained their lead until half-time, with the north London side short of ideas and inspiration.

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Tensions flare between Harry Arter of Bournemouth, Granit Xhaka and Olivier Giroud of Arsenal during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal at Vitality Stadium on January 3, 2017 in Bournemouth, Eng

Fraser was the Bournemouth hero once again, shortly before the hour mark. The attacker planted his shot through Cech's legs to send the home fans into raptures.

The Gunners fightback began with 20 minutes left on the clock as Alexis Sanchez stamped his quality on the proceedings.

The Chile superstar headed home as Giroud flicked the ball to the far post, and the travelling supporters were clearly enthused. 

Arsenal added a second after 75 minutes through a dramatic volley from substitute Lucas Perez. The Spaniard latched onto Giroud's clever flick, and he smashed his effort into the bottom corner of the net.

Arsenal's French striker Olivier Giroud celebrates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Bournemouth and Arsenal at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, southern England on January 3, 2017.
The game finish

Dan Gosling had a prime opportunity to wrap up the win in the final 10 minutes, but the player curled his effort wide from close range. The match was immediately turned on its head as Simon Francis saw red for the hosts after dangerous play in the tackle.

The Gunners took the opportunity to push forward to punish the 10 men, and they laid siege to the Cherries goal.

Six minutes of injury time were added on, and Arsenal completed their comeback as Giroud latched onto a cross to find the back of the net with a header.

The visiting players rushed the ball back to the centre circle as they looked for victory, but Bournemouth held on for a draw, which will feel like a defeat after a dramatic night.

Swansea City's Spanish defender Angel Rangel (L) vies with Crystal Palaces French-born Malian midfielder Bakary Sako during the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Swansea City at Selhurst Park in south London on January 3, 20

In Tuesday's other games, Swansea earned a rare victory as Palace's woes continued at Selhurst Park.

Alfie Mawson gave the Swans a first-half lead, but a late goal from Wilfried Zaha appeared to have given the Eagles a share of the points.

However, substitute Angel Rangel scored the winner for the south Wales team, as new boss Paul Clement watched on.

Watford had no reply on their visit to Stoke, falling to a 2-0 defeat on their travels. 

Ryan Shawcross and Peter Crouch provided the goals as the Potters leap up the Premier League standings.

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