Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth
Emirates Stadium
M. Oliver
2025/2026
Match Report
Arsenal suffered a damaging home loss, going down 1-2 to Bournemouth at the Emirates. The decisive blow came from Alex Scott in the 74th minute, capping a superb away display that left the Gunners' title hopes in real doubt.
Junior Kroupi gave Bournemouth an early advantage, finishing from inside the box in the 16th minute. Viktor Gyökeres drew Arsenal level from the spot in the 34th minute after Ryan Christie was penalised for handball in the area. The Gunners thought they'd flipped the script when Gyökeres struck again just before the hour, only for the effort to be ruled out for offside. Scott then put it beyond doubt, controlling inside the area and drilling home with his right foot.
The defeat is a significant setback for Arsenal's title ambitions, dropping three crucial points at home. For Bournemouth, it's a genuine statement scalp — away wins at top-six grounds are never easy, and this result underlines their quality as a serious Premier League force.
Match Events
17'
35'
54'
54'
54'
70'
74'
76'
77'
A. Truffert(Holding)
79'
E. J. Kroupi(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
80'
V. Gyokeres(Tripping)
85'
90'
90+6'
J. Hill(Delay of game)
17'
35'
54'
54'
70'
74'
76'
77'
A. Truffert(Holding)
79'
E. J. Kroupi(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
(Tripping)V. Gyokeres
80'
85'
90'
90+6'
J. Hill(Delay of game)
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 21 | 7 | 5 | +37 | 70 |
| 9 | AFC Bournemouth | 11 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 48 |
Statistics
53%Possession47%
15Shots8
3Shots on Target3
10Corners1
12Fouls18
2Offsides0
1Yellow Cards2
389Passes362
1Saves2
Injuries & Suspensions
Head to Head
14
Arsenal wins
2
Draws
4
AFC Bournemouth wins
Goals: 45 - 21
