Bournemouth Stuns Arsenal 2-1, Opens Door for Manchester City in Premier League Title Race

Arsenal were stunned 2-1 at home by Bournemouth, opening the door for Manchester City.

“Arsenal leads Manchester Cityin the tightest title race of the season with just7 games left”

Art Threat

The defeat was Arsenal's third loss in their last four matches across all competitions.

BBC

Junior Kroupi gave Bournemouth the lead before Gyokeres equalised from the penalty spot.

Alex Scott restored Bournemouth's advantage in the 74th minute.

The Emirates crowd booed the team off the pitch.

Arteta described the loss as a big punch in the face.

Arsenal looked jaded and nervous throughout the match.

They were poor in every department and the whole place seemed nervous.

Daily Star

The cumulative toll of competing on multiple fronts was evident.

Arsenal were without key players due to injury.

The Times highlighted that Arsenal are failing a test of their nerve.

Arteta insisted I don't think there is pressure.

Arsenal remain nine points clear but City have two games in hand.

“Mikel Arteta’s shocking decision costs Arsenal in Bournemouth defeat as title race back on Arsenal were beaten by Bournemouth at the Emirates as Mikel Arteta's bizarre team selection decision backfired as the Cherries blew the Premier League title race open The Premier League title race has been blown wide open after Arsenal were beaten 2-1 by Bournemouth at the Emirates thanks to goals from Kroupi Jr and Alex Scott either side of a Viktor Gyokeres penalty”

Daily Star

Arsenal can still reach 91 points maximum from their remaining fixtures.

The psychological edge may be shifting.

The convergence of April fixtures could determine everything.

Arsenal face Newcastle and Fulham at home in the coming weeks.