Arsenal’s unbeaten streak in the Premier League was halted on Saturday as Bournemouth secured a 2-0 victory over the Gunners at the Vitality Stadium. The defeat marked a disappointing turn for Arsenal, who were left fighting for survival with just 10 men after defender William Saliba was sent off for the first time in his career.
The crucial incident occurred in the 30th minute when Saliba was dismissed for denying Evanilson a clear goalscoring opportunity, giving Bournemouth a significant advantage in the match.
Midway through the second half, Bournemouth capitalized on their numerical superiority, with Ryan Christie breaking the deadlock in the 70th minute. Shortly after, Justin Kluivert extended their lead by converting a penalty, sealing a comfortable win for the home side.
As a result of this loss, Arsenal remains in third place in the league, missing the opportunity to climb to the top with Liverpool and Manchester City scheduled to play on Sunday. Meanwhile, Bournemouth’s victory lifted them to 10th place, marking their third win of the season.
