Arsenal's Premier League title lead cut after 2-1 home loss to Bournemouth

Arsenal's Premier League title aspirations suffered a setback after a 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth, providing Manchester City with renewed hope in the race for the championship. Bournemouth took the lead through Junior Kroupi in the first half, but Arsenal equalized with a Viktor Gyokeres penalty. Despite making multiple attacking changes in the second half, Arsenal struggled to create clear chances. Alex Scott restored Bournemouth's lead in the 74th minute, securing their second home league defeat of the season. With six games remaining, Arsenal holds a nine-point lead over second-placed City. However, City could reduce the gap to three points if they win their upcoming matches against Chelsea and Arsenal. The loss followed Arsenal's 1-0 Champions League quarter-final first-leg win against Sporting Lisbon. Kroupi's goal made him the first teenager since Robbie Keane in 1999/2000 to score 10 goals in a debut Premier League season. Arsenal's manager, Mikel Arteta, made early second-half substitutions, bringing on Eberechi Eze, Max Dowman, and Leandro Trossard, but these changes did not significantly improve the team's attacking output. Arsenal, who were previously on track for a quadruple, remain favorites for the Premier League title, but City, with two games in hand, are now in a stronger position.