Arsenal stunned by Bournemouth as Premier League title bid takes a fresh blow

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Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Bournemouth in London, England Saturday, April 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland)

Arsenal’s Premier League title bid was hit by a stunning 2-1 loss to Bournemouth at home on Saturday.

The league leader blew the chance to move 12 points clear of second-place Manchester City after losing for the third time in four games in all competitions.

Alex Scott struck a 74th-minute winner at the Emirates to pile pressure on Arsenal ahead of next week’s top of the table clash at City.

Mikel Arteta’s team has played two more games than City, which could close the gap to six points if it beats Chelsea on Sunday.

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Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi scores during the Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Bournemouth in London, England Saturday, April 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland)
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Bournemouth’s Evanilson, and Eli Junior Kroupi celebrate after scoring during the Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Bournemouth in London, England Saturday, April 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland)
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Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres, left, scores their side’s first goal of the game from the penalty spot during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Bournemouth, in London, Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Adam Davy/PA via AP)
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Arsenal’s Declan Rice reacts during the Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Bournemouth in London, England Saturday, April 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland)

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