EPL: Bournemouth stun 10-man Arsenal 2-0
Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes suffered a blow as they fell 2-0 to a brilliant Bournemouth side.
This came after William Saliba’s controversial red card changed the game.
The French defender was sent off in the 30th minute for a foul on Evanilson, following a poor pass from Leandro Trossard that left Saliba exposed.
Referee Rob Jones, after consulting VAR, sent Saliba off, leaving the Gunners down to 10 men.
Bournemouth beat Arsenal 2-0 – Getty image
Despite enjoying significant possession, Arsenal struggled to create clear chances.
Bournemouth then capitalized on their numbers, with Ryan Christie’s superb 71st-minute strike giving the Cherries the lead.
Five minutes later, Justin Kluivert sealed the victory from the penalty spot after a Jakob Kiwior mistake led to a foul on Evanilson by David Raya.
Although Raya avoided a red card, Kluivert sent him the wrong way to secure Bournemouth’s win.
This defeat marks Arsenal’s first Premier League loss of the season.
