April 11, 2026
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Arsenal suffered their third defeat in four matches as Mikel Arteta’s side were deservedly beaten 2-1 at home by Bournemouth.

Junior Kroupi have the visitors the lead in the first half before Viktor Gyokeres pulled Arsenal level from the spot.

But Mikel Arteta’s side were comfortably second-best after the break and were punished when Alex Scott surged into the area before coolly finishing past David Raya.

The Gunners miss out on the opportunity to move 12 points clear at the top of the Premier League table and could have their lead cut to just six points if Manchester City can beat Chelsea on Sunday.

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And that is all for today!

Well, wha a start to the weekend of Premier League action. All eyes turn to Man City now to see if they can cut that deficit at the top to just six points.

But that’s all from us today from the Emirates. Until next time…

FULL-TIME: Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth

And Bournemouth hold on!

Three defeats in four for Arsenal in all competitions, and they were deservedly beaten today. Plenty of questions for Mikel Arteta to answer.

Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth

90+4 mins: Another Arsenal corner and up goes Raya…and it’s dealt with again by the visitors.

Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth

90+3 mins: CHANCE! A huge opportunity for Gyokeres, who does very well to create space for himself on the edge of the box, but curls his effort well wide of the mark.

Could that be that?

Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth

90+2 mins: Gyokeres heads Rice’s cross wide at the far post and is furious when a goal-kick is awarded.

Arsenal and their fans cutting an extremely frustrated figure.

Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth

90 mins: More changes for Bournemouth as Evanilson and Jimenez make way for Unal and Smith.

Five minutes of added time to go with it.

Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth

89 mins: Gabriel looks to be playing up top now, and almost makes room for himself inside the box before Truffert comes across superbly to snuff out the danger.

Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth

87 mins: Another Arsenal corner, but, again, Bournemouth hold firm.

The hosts fast running out of time.

Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth

85 mins: Goalscorer Kroupi makes way for Toth.

Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth

83 mins: Nice work from Gyokeres down the left and another Arsenal corner is won. Rice with the delivery but Petrovic punches it out.

Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth

79 mins: CHANCE! Petrovic punches Dowman’s cross but it lands at Gyokeres feet. The Swede takes a swipe but it’s deflected behind.

Nothing from the corner, and Gyokeres is now shown a yellow for pulling back Tavernier as he looked to break.

Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth

‘Second again, ole ole,’ rings out from the away supporters.

A victory for their side today could really open up the title race.

Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth

76 mins: Changes after that goal as Jesus and Mosquera come on for Zubimendi and White.

GOAL! Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth (Scott, 74 mins)

What did I say! Bournemouth work it superbly and are back in front!

Scott surges into the box, controls the ball and finishes assuredly past Raya. Nothing less than the visitors deserve.

Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth

72 mins: Brooks’ cross from the left works it way out to the onrushing Adams, but his effort is smothered by the Arsenal defence.

There feels like there is another goal in this game…

Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth

71 mins: Zubimendi slides through Dowman but his cross squirms out for a goal-kick.

Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth

70 mins: Christie and Rayan replaced by Adams and Brooks for Bournemouth.

Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth

69 mins: Lewis-Skelly with a strike from the corner but it’s blocked and the visitors will now make some changes.

Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth

68 mins: Rice makes a driving run with the ball through Bournemouth’s half, and eventually sees his effort tipped over the bar when it comes back to him on the edge of the area.

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