Arsenal boss Unai Emery says it was important for his side to claim third-place on the Premier League table with a win over Bournemouth.
An early goal from David Luiz proved the difference against the Cherries on Sunday.
The Gunners are now just one point behind Manchester City in third.
Emery said: "It was our objective today. For our confidence it was important [to go third].
"Maybe in the second half we were struggling more than we wanted and maybe in some moments we felt that pressure. For me it's one step more for the young players, for us.
"We didn't feel fear with that moment when the opposition was pushing us. Really I think the second half we can analyse and improve, we will do. In 90 minutes we deserved to win."
