Bournemouth Stuns Arsenal 2-1, VAR Call Sparks Outrage

Bournemouth completed a historic Premier League double over Arsenal with a controversial 2-1 comeback victory at the Emirates, intensifying the race for European qualification. Arsenal initially led through Declan Rice, but Bournemouth equalized via Dean Huijsen before Evanilson scored the winner, a goal that sparked outrage among Arsenal fans due to a suspected handball; the Premier League later explained that VAR found 'conclusive evidence' not to overturn it. This result leaves Arsenal's hold on a Champions League spot under threat, as they now face pressure from teams below them in the table and have not secured qualification with a few games remaining. Bournemouth's win, led by manager Andoni Iraola, has also boosted their own hopes of European football next season. The defeat marks Arsenal's first loss in 38 league games after scoring first and compounds their recent struggles during a crucial phase of the season. The outcome has set up an unpredictable finish in the Premier League, with the potential for a record number of English teams qualifying for next season's Champions League if certain scenarios play out.