In a surprising turn of events, Arsenal suffered their first defeat of the season as William Saliba’s red card proved pivotal in their 2-0 loss to Bournemouth. Mikel Arteta’s team, previously unbeaten in 10 matches, saw their streak come to an end due to Saliba’s controversial sending off after a VAR review. Despite a valiant effort, Bournemouth managed to secure the win with goals from Ryan Christie and Justin Kluivert’s penalty.
The defeat was a setback for Arsenal, who missed the chance to go top of the Premier League and will now face Liverpool without the suspended Saliba. The loss highlighted their reliance on injured forward Bukayo Saka, emphasizing the team’s need to regroup before their upcoming Champions League match against Shakhtar Donetsk.
Although Arteta has transformed Arsenal into title contenders, the defeat to Bournemouth marked a significant setback in their pursuit of an English title. The match showcased Arsenal’s struggle to find their rhythm and the consequences of Saliba’s red card, ultimately leading to a disappointing result for the Gunners.