Arsenal v Bournemouth - as it happened
Join us for LIVE coverage of the matchday 35 Premier League showdown between Arsenal and Bournemouth, kick-off at 18:30 CET at the Emirates Stadium in London, England.
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90'FT: Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth. Rice opened the scoring at the Emirates, but Bournemouth completed a second-half comeback through Huijsen and Evanilson's goals. The win keeps the Cherries' European hopes alive, while the Gunners risk losing second place in the Premier League. with three games to go.
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90'Massive intervention from Scott to deny Odegaard from shooting at goal.
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90'Odegaard earns a crucial free-kick from just outside the box, as Scott protests the referee's decision.
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90'Six minutes of added time!
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89'Great intervention from Kerkez, who denies Nwaneri from getting past him. He sends the ball behind for a corner, but the referee awards the visitors a foul.
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88'Foul from Tavernier on Sterling.
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87'Bournemouth now bring on Jebbison, who replaces Evanilson.
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86'Triple change for Arsenal: Martinelli, Saka and White OFF. Sterling, Nwaneri, and Zinchenko ON.
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84'Arsenal get a free-kick in their own hafl following Scott's foul.
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82'Should the result remain unchanged, it would be the 21 points that Arsenal have dropped this season from winning positions. Only six teams have a worse record in the Premier League.
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80'Ten minutes to go and Arsenal are down! The result momentarily lifts Bournemouth into 8th place.
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78'Evanilson's goal stands! No handball after VAR review.
Goaaaaaal!
de AFC Bournemouth en el 75'
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Statistics of Evanilson in Premier League31100.32111
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75'GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL EVANILSON GIVES THE CHERRIES THE LEAD!!!! Tavernier heads Scott's cross toward Evanilson, who forces the ball into the back of the net while falling backwards. Raya makes contact, but he cannot keep it out. 1-2!
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74'Outtara is replaced by Brooks after his injury.
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74'Meanwhile, Arteta makes a change as Rice is taken off for Merino.
Injured
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73'Game is momentarily paused as Outtara is down in pain. He is receiving treatment from the medics.
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73'Outtara picks out Tavernier in the box. He brings the ball down before firing, but it is deflected behind for a corner. Arsenal are suffering now!
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70'Kai Havertz seen in the stands after that Bournemouth goal. Does not appear to be amused...
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69'Just over 20 minutes to go, and we're level! Any predictions for the full-time scoreline?
Goaaaaaal!
de AFC Bournemouth en el 67'
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Statistics of Dean Huijsen in Premier League3230.092100
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67'GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL HUIJSEN BRINGS BOURNEMOUTH LEVEL!! Semenyo makes up for his error by sending a long throw-in into the Arsenal box. Huijsen rises above all to head the ball into the top-left corner. Raya cannot reach and it's 1-1!
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65'Double change for Bournemouth: Araujo and Kluivert OFF. Scott and Semenyo ON.
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64'Outtara is the second Cherries players to get a booking after his late challenge on Odegaard.
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63'Martinelli cuts inside to get past Araujo before firing on target. The ball is straight into the hands of Kepa without much threat.
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62'Tavernier is released on the right flank. He cuts inside to shoot, but he gets lost in his thoughts and ends up losing the ball on the other end of the box.
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60'Odegaard is served on the edge of the box by Saka. Cook quickly gets onto him to close his window at a shot on, eventually nicking the ball away from the Norway midfielder.
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58'Outtara storms forward from the left, sending a low cross in the middle. Raya easily collects and tries to quickly get Arsenal onto the attack, but he is obstructed by Evanilson from doing so. Yellow card for the Brazilian.
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56'Saka was inches away from an incredible goal! Great ball from MLS. The winger finds himself near the byline with Kerkez onto him. Saka cuts inside before firing toward the top left corner, but it's just off.
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55'Kluivert crashes into Trossard in the middle of the park. Referee blows the whistle.
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52'Saka has a go with a shot from a tight angle. Cook blocks to send the ball behind for a corner - first in this second period.
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51'Lovely skills from Tavernier. He gets past three Arsenal men, but he goes down on the fourth time of asking. The referee is nearby and lets the play carry on.
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49'Kerkez sends a threatening low cross from the left. Tavernier stretches to meet with it at the far post, but he just about misses it.
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48'Arsenal had a big opportunity, with Odegaard, Trossard, Saka, Martinelli and Rice all in attack. Somehow, none of them managed to have a go at goal.
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47'No changes on either end after half time!
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46'Underway for the second half!!
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45'Arsenal 1-0 Bournemouth. The Cherries had a couple of chances to open the scoring at the Emirates, but it was Arsenal who ended up claiming the lead. Odegaard rolled a lovely ball down the right channel to leave Rice 1v1 with Kepa. The Englishman twisted his way past the keeper before lobbing into an empty net. Raya almost gifted Bournemouth the equaliser on the brink of the half-time whistle, but Evanilson's chipped attempt just went over the bar.
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45'Two minutes of added time!
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45'Raya almost gifted Bournemouth a goal! The Spaniard took a free-kick out of his area, but he squandered it, missplacing his pass for Odegaard. Evanilson collects and lobs it from outside the box as Raya chases back towards goal. The ball just goes over the bar.
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44'Martinelli throws off Araujo on the left nicely, stopping his run abruptly to cut inside. But his cross is not executed as well. The Cherries regain possession.
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43'White heads the cross away. Bournemouth recycle the ball with Cook, who launches a cross from deep. Evanilson just heads it over.
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42'Chance for the Cherries! Outtara releases Kluivert, who storms towards goal. He reaches the edge of the box before firing, but the ball is deflected behind for a corner by Saliba.
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40'Foul from Partey on Kluivert. Bournemouth get a set-piece opportunity deep from the left flank.
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39'The home crowd sing as the Gunners hold onto the ball, showing no rush whatsoever to get forward after claiming the lead.
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37'It's 3 goals and 2 assists for Declan Rice in the last 7 matches across all competitions. Brilliant from him!
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36'Now up to Bournemouth to respond in order to keep their European hopes alive...
Goaaaaaal!
de Arsenal en el 34'
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Statistics of Declan Rice in Premier League3540.11760
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34'GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL RICE FIRES ARSENAL AHEAD!!! Beautiful pass from Odegaard, who rolls the ball down the right channel to leave Rice in 1v1 with Kepa. The Englishman twists his way past the keeper before lobbing it at an empty net. Zabarnyi can't stop it from crossing the line and it's 1-0!
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33'Big big tackle from Saliba to prevent Outtara from having a clear chance at goal. Clean and crucial from the Frenchman.
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31'Massive save from Kepa! Martinelly gets past Araujo on the left, he reaches the byline before lobbing a cross in the middle. Trossard heads it well, but the Spanish keeper gets down to save it on the line.
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29'MLS catches Evanilson with his hand. Bournemouth get the free-kick, but the Brazilian immediately gives away possession after fouling the full-back.
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27'Martinelli could've made Bournemouth pay for their earlier miss, but he couldn't make the most of his chance. He squeezes the ball wide from the left channel of inside the box.
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26'Golden opportunity for Evanilson! Lovely ball from Kerkez, who picks out the Brazilian on his own in the middle of the small box. He squanders it, heading it over the bar after it came at him with pace. He then goes down after colliding with Raya mid-fall.
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25'Cook's delivery is headed away by Kiwior, but Bournemouth hang onto the ball.
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24'Foul from Trossard, who catches Tavernier while stretching to get the ball. The Cherries get a free-kick in attack.
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22'Cook gets away nicely from the Arsenal press. He launches a long ball forward towards Evanilson, who tussles with MLS. Referee blows the whistle.
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19'The visitors successfully defend the corner, but Arsenal continue to apply pressure in attack.
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18'Lovely play from Saka, who gets the pass to White after a bit of luck with a deflection. The full-back lobs the ball toward the far post. Rice rises to meet with it, but he is anticipated by Zabarnyi, who puts it behind for a corner.
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17'Another chance for Rice! Martinelli again setting up the Englishman. This time he whips a low cross from he left, which Rice hits first-time. Way off target in the end, but it looked promising.
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16'Arsenal now quickly growing into the game...
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15'First clear chance for Arsenal! Great first-time pass from Martinelli to serve Rice on the inside-left channel of the box. The midfielder aims at the bottom-right corner, but it's just wide.
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13'Arsenal break on the counter after the corner is cleared. Trossard initiates before a through ball is sent towards Rice. Kepa comes off his line to anticipate the Englishman.
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12'First corner of the game goes to the Cherries. Threatening cross from Tavenier towards Ouattare at the far post. White puts his body in the way to chest it behind.
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11'Bournemouth holding onto the ball patiently. No heavy pressure from the Gunners thus far.
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10'Thomas Tuchel also spotted watching attentively in the stands. Monitoring some English talents?
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9'Moderate start at the Emirates so far. No clear chances, with possession also evenly spread out. 48% for Arsenal. 52% for the Cherries.
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8'White tries to pick up Saka's run down the right. The ball is a tad too deep, and Kepa collects with ease.
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7'Foul from Evanilson in the Arsenal half as Bournemouth looked to break quickly into attack from an earlier free-kick.
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6'Gabriel spotted watching the game with his family. Reminder that the Brazilian is ruled out with a season-ending injury.
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5'Odegaard's set piece is low. Araujo heads away. Arsenal look to recycle the ball, but the flag is up for Kiwior's offside.
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4'The hosts get a set-piece in attack as Martinelli is brought down by Araujo on the left flank.
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3'Foul from Tavernier on the other end of the pitch on MLS. Arsenal get a free-kick in defence.
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2'Outtara showing excellent skills to get past White with a cheeky nutmeg on the left flank. He whips a ball in the middle, but it is straight into the hands of Raya.
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1'Underway at the Emirates for Arsenal vs Bournemouth!
Start of match
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PRVWPlayers are out of the tunnel, here we go as we are just minutes away from kick-off!
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PRVWOn the bench for Andoni Iraola's side: Dennis, Senses, Brooks, Scott, Smith, Soler, Jebbison, Hill, Semenyo.
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PRVWBournemouth's starting XI (4-2-3-1): Kepa (GK); Araujo, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Cook, Adams; Tavernier, Kluivert, Ouattara; Evanilson.
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PRVWOn the bench for Mikel Arteta's side: Setford, Tierney, Zinchenko, Clarke, Merino, Nwaneri, Butler-Oyedeji, Gower, Sterling.
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PRVWArsenal's starting XI (4-3-3): Raya (GK); White, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Rice, Partey, Odegaard; Saka, Martinelli, Trossard.
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PRVWWe have the confirmed lineups for the clash! Let's see what they're saying, starting as always with the hosts...
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PRVWBournemouth's possible starting XI (4-2-3-1): Kepa (GK); Smith, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Cook, Adams; Semenyo, Kluivert, Ouattara; Evanilson.
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PRVWArsenal's possible starting XI (4-3-3): Raya (GK); White, Saliba, Kiwior, Tierney; Merino, Partey, Zinchenko; Nwaneri, Trossard, Sterling.
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PRVWWith that all settled, let's have a look at the possible lineups!
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PRVWEnes Unal and Luis Sinisterra will be missing upfront for Andoni Iraola in the trip to the Emirates, while Ryan Christie is sidelined for the rest of the season in midfield.
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PRVWAs for the visitors, Evanilson saw red at home to Manchester United last weekend, but the Brazilian is available once again after a successful appeal from Bournemouth.
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PRVWJorginho remains absent due to a chest injury, while Thomas Partey returns after his absence due to suspension proved crucial against PSG midweek. Elsewhere in the attack, Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz remain sidelined with their long-term blows.
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PRVWIn defence, the Gunners are missing Riccardo Calafiori, Gabriel and Takehiro Tomiyasu due to injuries, while second-choice goalkeeper Neto is ineligible to face his parent club.
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PRVWIn terms of team news, Arteta is expected to heavily rotate his squad, though his extended list of absentees limits his options for offering his peripheral figures starts against Bournemouth.
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PRVWThe south coast side could earn qualification for the Conference League in a dream-like scenario that would see six Premier League sides have access to the Champions League next term, which could be possible if an all-English Europa League final takes place between Spurs and United, among other things.
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PRVWA defeat against Ipswich, followed by draws against West Ham, Palace and Man United, leaves them down in 10th - 10 points away from the European spots.
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PRVWMeanwhile, Bournemouth's European hopes are hanging by a thread following their recent run of poor results. The Cherries have one of their last five outings in the Premier League - a 1-0 victory over Fulham.
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PRVWArsenal will be keen on winning against Bournemouth to build momentum ahead of Wednesday's second leg against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-finals. The English side are trailing 1-0 following their defeat in the first leg at the Emirates.
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PRVWArteta congratulated Liverpool, but warned that his side would be back next term to fight for the crown again. "I take the opportunity as well to congratulate Liverpool and what they've done in the manner that they've done, how consistent they've been. And I think they fully deserve to win it," he said.
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PRVWNevertheless, Mikel Arteta insisted that Arsenal are aiming to finish in second place, with City sitting just three points behind after last night's 1-0 win against Wolves.
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PRVWThe Gunners have practically nothing to play for domestically, with the Carabao Cup already in the hands of Newcastle, and the FA Cup set to be decided between Crystal Palace and Manchester City in the final on May 17.
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PRVWThe Premier League season is approaching its end, as we are left with four games remaining. Liverpool have already claimed the title, equalling Manchester United's record of 20, and leaving Arsenal destined to finish as runners-up for a third time in a row.
Pre-match
03 May 2025, 18:30
Referee: Jarred Gillett | VAR: Michael Salisbury
Stadium: Emirates Stadium
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PRVWHello everyone, and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the matchday 35 Premier League showdown between Arsenal and Bournemouth, kick-off at 18:30 CET at the Emirates in London, England.