Arsenal Faces Setback with 2-1 Loss to Bournemouth Ahead of PSG Clash

Arsenal's preparations for their crucial Champions League semi-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain suffered a setback as they lost 2-1 at home to Bournemouth. Despite taking the lead through Declan Rice, Arsenal conceded twice in the second half to Dean Huijsen and Evanilson, marking Bournemouth’s first ever away win over the Gunners. This defeat continued Arsenal's poor domestic run, with only three wins in their last ten league games, and left their Champions League qualification for next season at risk as Manchester City and Newcastle close in. Mikel Arteta fielded a strong lineup despite the upcoming high-stakes European fixture, signaling the importance of regaining momentum. The loss also means Arsenal face a potential battle for a top-five Premier League finish, intensifying the pressure ahead of their trip to Paris. Arteta’s side now needs a significant improvement to overturn a one-goal deficit against PSG and keep their hopes of silverware alive this season.