Arsenal’s Champions League preparations took a hit as Bournemouth fought back to secure a stunning 2-1 away victory on Saturday.
Declan Rice put Arsenal ahead in the first half, marking his 100th Gunners appearance with a goal.
However, Bournemouth rallied after the break, with Dean Huijsen equalising from a long throw in the 67th minute and Evanilson bundling in a winner from a corner just eight minutes later.
The loss leaves Arsenal second in the Premier League and serves as a blow before their crucial Champions League semi-final second leg against PSG.
For Bournemouth, the historic win – their first ever at the Emirates – boosts their European ambitions, lifting them to eighth.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta lamented his side’s poor defending of set-pieces, while Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola celebrated a “fantastic result.”
