Arsenal’s title hopes were hit by defeat to Bournemouth

Arsenal suffered a major blow in the title race after losing 2-1 against Bournemouth in a Premier League match on Saturday afternoon.

The defeat meant that the hosts lost the opportunity to increase their lead at the top of the standings to 12 points.

Junior Kroupi gave Bournemouth an early lead before Viktor Gyokeres equalized with a penalty after a Ryan Christie handball. However, the visitors won through Alex Scott.

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Arsenal’s hopes of lifting the Carabao Cup and FA Cup trophies have been dashed in recent weeks, and this defeat is sure to destroy the excitement within the club.

Midway through the match, manager Mikel Arteta brought on Leandro Trossard, Eberechi Eze and Max Dowman to try to win the match. But Bournemouth surprised their hosts.

The Gunners could drop more points on Sunday if second-placed Manchester City snatch a win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.