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Max Mallow

Arsenal 1–2 Bournemouth: Player Ratings as Gunners Capitulate in Second Half

Arsenal looking bewildered after conceding a second, second half goal to Bournemouth. | IMAGO/Paul Marriott

Arsenal lost to Bournemouth in the Premier League, just their fourth of the season, but one indicative of their domestic campaign. Historically, it's the first time Bournemouth has ever defeated Arsenal at Emirates Stadium in the league.

The Gunners took the lead in the first half through Declan Rice and looked relatively comfortable. They had opportunities to extend their lead, but they couldn't find a second. Then, through two moments of switching off and weakness on defending set pieces, they let Bournemouth back into the game through Dean Huijsen. Immediate impact for the oncoming Antoine Semenyo who found the defender with a long throw-in. The Gunners switched off eight minutes later when a ball ricocheted around in the penalty area from a corner.

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