Bournemouth secured a historic 2-1 victory over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, marking their first-ever Premier League win at the venue.
Dominic Solanke broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute, pouncing on a rebound after David Raya parried Antoine Semenyo’s initial strike.
Bournemouth doubled their lead in the 73rd minute when Semenyo lashed a low drive into the bottom corner following a rapid transition.
Arsenal’s Declan Rice ignited fleeting hope with a 97th-minute header, but it proved too late as the visitors held firm.
A controversial VAR decision earlier disallowed Leandro Trossard’s goal for a marginal offside, compounding Arsenal’s frustration.
For Bournemouth, the result cements their mid-table resurgence under Andoni Iraola, lifting them to 10th. “Our players executed the plan perfectly—defending as a unit and exploiting spaces,” said Iraola.
Mikel Arteta lamented missed opportunities: “We lacked precision. The margins are small, but we must respond immediately.”
The defeat intensifies pressure on Arsenal ahead of a pivotal clash with Aston Villa next weekend, while Bournemouth host Everton aiming to extend their unbeaten streak to five matches.
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