Bournemouth blow title race wide open with victory at nervous Arsenal
Bournemouth dealt a major blow to Arsenal's title hopes with a victory at Emirates Stadium. Alex Scott's second-half strike gave Bournemouth the victory. Defeat meant the hosts missed a chance to extend their lead at the top of the table to 12 points before second-placed Manchester City's game against Chelsea on Sunday.
Mikel Arteta called for supporters to arrive early for an important match in the Gunners' season and get behind the team. Bournemouth punished Arsenal when Junior Kroupi finished off Adrien Truffert's deflected cross from close range for an early breakthrough. The home side rallied and levelled when Viktor Gyokeres slammed in a penalty after Ryan Christie was punished for handball. Arteta brought on Eberechi Eze, Leandro Trossard and 16-year-old Max Dowman. Alex Scott ran on to Evanilson's flick on the edge of the penalty area and shot past David Raya. The Cherries extended their unbeaten run in the league to 12 matches.
Arteta's side remain top of the table but have played two more games than Manchester City now. They must also travel to Manchester next weekend to take on Pep Guardiola's side.
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Arsenal and Bournemouth locked horns at Emirates Stadium in a crucial match. The atmosphere was tense as both teams fought hard - but the result could have major implications.
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