Arsenal’s title hopes suffered a major blow as Bournemouth pulled off a stunning 2-1 victory at the Emirates, capitalizing on defensive errors and a lack of cutting edge from the Gunners.
The visitors struck early through a well-taken goal from Philip Billing, exposing Arsenal’s sluggish start. Mikel Arteta’s side dominated possession but struggled to break down Bournemouth’s resilient defense. A second-half strike from Marcos Senesi doubled the Cherries’ lead, leaving the home crowd stunned.
Arsenal pulled one back late through a Thomas Partey header, but it was too little, too late. Despite a frantic finish, Bournemouth held firm to secure a crucial three points in their survival bid while dealing a significant setback to Arsenal’s Premier League ambitions.
Questions will be asked of Arsenal’s mentality in big moments, while Bournemouth’s tactical discipline and clinical finishing deserve immense credit. A day to forget for the Gunners—and a memorable one for the Cherries.
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