EPL table: Arsenal fail to go 12 points clear after shock defeat to Bournemouth
Sport EPL table: Arsenal fail to go 12 points clear after shock defeat to Bournemouth Published on April 11, 2026 By Ifreke Inyang googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Arsenal failed to go 12 points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table after they were defeated 2-1 by Bournemouth on Saturday. The Gunners had opened a nine-point gap after a 2-0 win over Everton, with City held to a 1-1 draw at West Ham. They were hoping to extend their advantage in the early kick-off. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); But it was Bournemouth who took the lead in the first half, with Kroupi Jr tapping home at the near post. Arsenal were level before the break thanks to a penalty converted expertly by Viktor Gyokeres. The Cherries put a big dent in Arsenal’s title hopes with Alex Scott scoring a late winner at the Emirates. City can close in if they win at Chelsea on Sunday. Don't Miss Casemiro receives two-year offer to join new club You may like EPL: Arteta gives Arsenal injury updates ahead of Bournemouth clash ‘Retire now’ – Ex-Arsenal star, Anders Limpar tells Ronaldo World Cup 2026: Paul Scholes sends message to Tuchel over Arsenal’s Max Dowman EPL: Arsenal to go 12 points clear, title race will be over this weekend – Merson EPL: Paul Merson predicts Chelsea vs Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool fixtures UCL: Only three goalkeepers recorded higher save percentages than Arsenal’s David Raya in history