Arsenal faced their first defeat of the season, losing 2-0 to Bournemouth after William Saliba was sent off. The Gunners struggled without injured Bukayo Saka, and goals from Ryan Christie and Justin Kluivert sealed their fate, leaving them four points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.
In a surprising turn of events, Arsenal suffered their first defeat of the season, losing 2-0 to Bournemouth in a match that saw defender William Saliba receive a red card. The dismissal occurred after a VAR review for a professional foul on Evanilson. Despite their early struggles, Arsenal nearly took the lead but failed to capitalize on their chances.
Bournemouth broke the deadlock in the 70th minute when Ryan Christie scored, followed by Justin Kluivert converting a penalty after a foul on Evanilson. The loss leaves Arsenal four points behind title rivals Liverpool, and they must now regroup for an upcoming Champions League clash with Shakhtar Donetsk, missing the suspended Saliba.
This defeat marks a significant setback for Mikel Arteta’s side, which had enjoyed a ten-match unbeaten streak across all competitions. Their lackluster performance highlighted the absence of injured forward Bukayo Saka, as they now aim to bounce back against formidable opponents next week.
