Arsenal fell to a 2-1 defeat against Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium on April 11. The result dealt a major setback to their Premier League title challenge.
Bournemouth took the lead in the 17th minute. Junior Kroupi finished a swift counter-attack to silence the home crowd. Arsenal struggled to settle after the goal and conceded space in midfield.
Arsenal equalised eight minutes before half-time. Viktor Gyokeres converted a penalty after a foul inside the box. The goal lifted the Gunners, yet Bournemouth stayed compact and dangerous on the break.
The visitors regained the lead in the 74th minute. Alex Scott slotted home from close range after a quick move. Arsenal pushed forward in the closing stages but created few clear chances. Boos rang out from the 60,210 crowd at full time.
The loss left Arsenal on 70 points from 32 games. They dropped from a nine-point lead at the top. Manchester City can now reduce the gap to six points with victory over Chelsea the next day. The two sides meet at the Etihad Stadium the following weekend.
Bournemouth moved to 45 points from 32 games. The win extended their strong recent form and handed Arsenal a third consecutive domestic defeat following cup exits. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and his players now face increased pressure in the run-in.
