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Cherries seal deserved victory over lacklustre Gunners
Bournemouth merited their triumph over Mikel Arteta’s underwhelming Gunners who had one eye very much on their crucial Champions League clash v PSG
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka (left) and Bournemouth's Lewis Cook (right) battle for the ball during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London, May 3, 2025
In the shadow of Heathrow and glow of Thorpe Park, a band of Arsenal loyalists have built something lasting — a grassroots club with old-school values, writes LAYTH YOUSIF
First Test between the two countries since 2003 will take place at Trent Bridge
Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth
by Layth Yousif
ANDONI IRAOLA’S effervescent Bournemouth deservedly beat a stodgy Arsenal team, badly preoccupied by their Champions League semi-final second leg next week in France.
The impressive Cherries, captained by England hopeful Lewis Cook staged a comeback against a desperately underwhelming Gunners side, after falling behind to a first half goal by Declan Rice.
Two strikes after the interval from Dean Huijsen and Evanilson secured a fully merited victory for the south coast side.
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