Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes suffered a blow as they fell 2-0 to a brilliant Bournemouth side.

This came after William Saliba’s controversial red card changed the game.

The French defender was sent off in the 30th minute for a foul on Evanilson, following a poor pass from Leandro Trossard that left Saliba exposed.

Referee Rob Jones, after consulting VAR, sent Saliba off, leaving the Gunners down to 10 men.

Bournemouth beat Arsenal 2-0 – Getty image

Despite enjoying significant possession, Arsenal struggled to create clear chances.

Bournemouth then capitalized on their numbers, with Ryan Christie’s superb 71st-minute strike giving the Cherries the lead.

Five minutes later, Justin Kluivert sealed the victory from the penalty spot after a Jakob Kiwior mistake led to a foul on Evanilson by David Raya.

Although Raya avoided a red card, Kluivert sent him the wrong way to secure Bournemouth’s win.

This defeat marks Arsenal’s first Premier League loss of the season.

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