Arsenal suffer their first Premier League defeat of the season, and there is now a high probability of losing ground on City and Liverpool this weekend.
The game was in the balance before William Saliba’s red card, which was the game’s undoubted flash point.
Arsenal were starting to look comfortable with 10 men, and missed a presentable chance through Gabriel Martinelli, but were undone by Christie’s fine finish from a slick set-piece. Kiwior’s error then gifted Bournemouth the chance which earned the penalty.
Arsenal have Liverpool, Newcastle and Chelsea next: they need some big wins after losing three points this evening.
The game ended 2-0 in favour of the host team.