Arsenal loses late thriller, misses 12-point Premier League lead
Arsenal suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth in Premier League action Saturday, missing the chance to extend their lead to 12 points in the title race. Despite dominating possession and chances in the second half, Alex Scott scored a late winner for Bournemouth, who extended their unbeaten run to 12 games. Arsenal took an early lead through Kroupi Junior before Viktor Gyokeres equalized from the penalty spot. Manager Mikel Arteta called the result "disappointing" and admitted his team was "far from efficient," noting that players "did strange things" during the match. The defeat leaves Arsenal with work to do as they seek to secure the Premier League title with several crucial matches remaining.