An unexpected twist in the title race
Saturday afternoon at the Emirates was supposed to be a routine step towards the title for Arsenal. Reality proved brutal for Mikel Arteta's side. Although Viktor Gyökeres gave the hosts the lead in the first half, Bournemouth had no intention of going quietly.
The Cherries played with real boldness in the second half. Eli Junior Kroupi levelled the scores, and the decisive blow came from Evanilson in the 82nd minute after a dreadful error in Arsenal's build-up play. It is the Gunners' third defeat of the season, and it makes the title race incredibly compelling.
What does this mean for the table?
Arsenal remain top with 70 points, but Manchester City sit on 64 with two games in hand. If City win both outstanding fixtures, they could draw level on points with the Gunners and overtake them on goal difference.