Bournemouth edges Arsenal 2-1, secures historic league double

Arsenal suffered a significant setback in their Premier League campaign with a 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth, marking the Cherries' first-ever league double over the Gunners. Declan Rice opened the scoring for Arsenal, but Bournemouth equalized through a Dean Huijsen header following a long throw-in from Antoine Semenyo. The match turned controversial when Evanilson scored Bournemouth’s second goal, with VAR checking for a possible handball but ultimately allowing the goal to stand due to inconclusive evidence. Bournemouth's comeback victory boosts their hopes for a first-ever European qualification, while Arsenal's defeat complicates their push for a top-two finish. Despite Arsenal fielding a strong lineup ahead of their upcoming Champions League semi-final, they were unable to maintain their lead amid defensive vulnerabilities. The Premier League later released a statement confirming the referee’s decision on Evanilson's goal after VAR review.