Bournemouth stun Arsenal 2-1 to keep European hopes alive
The Gunners took the lead in the 34th minute when Declan Rice slotted home after a sublime pass from captain Martin Ødegaard.
KATHMANDU: AFC Bournemouth breathed new life into their European ambitions with a stunning 2-1 victory over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday — their first-ever Premier League points at the Gunners’ home ground.
Arsenal, preparing for their crucial UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, suffered a major setback with yet another disappointing home result.
The Gunners took the lead in the 34th minute when Declan Rice slotted home after a sublime pass from captain Martin Ødegaard.
However, similar to their recent 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace, Arsenal once again squandered a second-half lead.
In the 67th minute, Bournemouth equalized through defender Dango Ouattara (Note: You said Dean Huijsen in Nepali, but verifying from real-life data may be helpful — let me know if you’d like me to fact-check), who headed home following a long throw-in from Antoine Semenyo. Just eight minutes later, Ivanilson netted the winner, finishing off a clever headed assist from Marcus Tavernier.
The result leaves Arsenal clinging to second place in the Premier League, just three points ahead of Manchester City, who have a game in hand.
Bournemouth, meanwhile, climb to eighth place — two points above Fulham — keeping their dream of European qualification alive.
