Premier League on fire: Arsenal slip up v Bournemouth, City invited in | OneFootball

Arsenal suffered another setback that could prove decisive in their title hopes. The London side fell 2-1 at home to Marcos Senesi’s Bournemouth, racking up a third defeat in their last four matches and setting off alarm bells at the Emirates Stadium.

This result is music to Manchester City’s ears. The “Citizens,” who visit Chelsea this Sunday, now have the chance to move within just six points of the leaders with a game in hand and, most importantly, with the direct showdown at the Etihad Stadium just around the corner.

A suffocating affair

Andoni Iraola’s side, who extended their unbeaten run to eleven matches, dominated the leaders with a suffocating press that shut down the Gunners’ passing game.

Arteta’s self-criticism

“We’re disappointed, it’s a big slap in the face. Now it’s about seeing how we react,” Mikel Arteta admitted after the match. The Spanish coach also acknowledged his opponent’s form: “You have to give them credit, there’s a reason they haven’t lost in eleven matches.”

Arsenal’s current situation is worrying: after their FA Cup elimination and the recent defeat to City, the team seems to have lost its way right at the decisive stage of the season. Now, the Premier League no longer depends only on them, but also on what Pep Guardiola’s side does.

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