Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth, English Premier League 2025-26: Alex Scott Strike Condemns Gunners To Home Defeat

Arsenal's English Premier League 2025-26 title bid suffered a big blow as they were beaten 2-1 by Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. The visitors took a surprising lead in the 17th minute, when Eli Junior Kroupi turned in Adrien Truffert's cross to put Bournemouth ahead. Arsenal responded in the 35th minute when Declan Rice converted a penalty after Ryan Christie committed a handball in the box. Despite dominating possession, the Gunners failed to break down the Cherries defence, and Andoni Iraola's side took the lead in the 74th minute courtesy of a goal by Alex Scott. The result leaves Mikel Arteta's men just six points ahead of Manchester City in the standings, with the Cityzens having two games in hand.

Updated on: 11 April 2026 9:01 pm

Published at: 11 April 2026 9:01 pm

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Bournemouth's Alex Scott scores his side's second goal of the game during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Bournemouth in London, England. | Photo: Adam Davy/PA via AP

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Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Bournemouth in London, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland

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Bournemouth's Álex Jimenez guards Arsenal's Viktor Gyoekeres during the Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Bournemouth in London, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland

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Arsenal's Declan Rice stands dejeted after conceding a goal during the Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Bournemouth in London, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland

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Bournemouth's James Hill guards Arsenal's Gabriel during the Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Bournemouth in London, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland

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Arsenal's Declan Rice in action between Bournemouth's Adrien Truffert, left, and Marcos Senesi during the Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Bournemouth in London, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland

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Arsenal's Leandro Trossard in action in front of Bournemouth's Adrien Truffert during the Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Bournemouth in London, England. | Photo: AP/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. | Photo: Adam Davy/PA via AP

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Arsenal players demand a penalty call after a hand play during the Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Bournemouth in London, England. | Photo: Adam Davy/PA via AP

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Arsenal's Leandro Trossard in action in front of Bournemouth's Adrien Truffert during the Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Bournemouth in London, England. | Photo: Adam Davy/PA via AP