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Arsenal lost to Bournemouth in spectacular fashion marking their first loss in the Premier League
Arsenal's unbeaten start to the Premier League season came to an abrupt end with a 2-0 defeat at the hands of AFC Bournemouth.
A red card for William Saliba and a second-half penalty proved decisive, leaving the Gunners with much to reflect on. Here’s how the players fared in a disappointing outing.
GK - David Raya: 5
Raya had some standout moments with crucial saves that kept Arsenal in the game, though he was a bit too relaxed at times with his distribution. Overall, a solid performance despite the scoreline.
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LB - Riccardo Calafiori: 7
Calafiori showcased his potential with good ball control and positioning. Unfortunately, the loss overshadowed his contributions.
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CB - Gabriel: 7
Consistent as ever, Gabriel provided a strong physical presence at the back and was largely untroubled by the opposition's attacks, aside from the two goals.
CB - William Saliba: 4
A costly mistake from Saliba, whose clumsy foul led to his red card. While the backpass created a challenging situation, his decision-making left much to be desired.
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RB - Ben White: 5
Making his return to the lineup, White looked a bit out of sync and struggled to impact the game as he usually would.
CM - Declan Rice: 7
Rice worked tirelessly in midfield, attempting to control the game despite the overwhelming odds. His effort was commendable, but ultimately, it wasn’t enough.
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CM - Thomas Partey: 6
Partey was solid in his role but lacked the dynamism needed to dominate the midfield, especially after the red card reduced Arsenal's options.
CM - Mikel Merino: 4
In his first start for Arsenal, Merino failed to make a mark and appeared disconnected from the game, often being a silent figure in midfield.
LW - Leandro Trossard: 6
Trossard showed flashes of creativity but his backpass leading to Saliba's red card was a crucial turning point that dampened his overall performance.
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ST - Kai Havertz: 5
Havertz struggled to find his rhythm and was largely ineffective, particularly in a situation where Arsenal had to defend for much of the match.
RW - Raheem Sterling: 6
Sterling was a bright spot for Arsenal, looking dangerous on the right flank before being substituted due to the red card. His absence was felt as the game progressed.
SUB - Jakub Kiwior: 4
Kiwior’s introduction backfired as a careless backpass led to the penalty that sealed the defeat. A disappointing performance that will leave him with lessons to learn.
SUB - Gabriel Martinelli: 7
Coming off the bench, Martinelli injected some much-needed energy and creativity into the game. His impact was noticeable, but unfortunately, it was too little, too late.
This defeat is a harsh reminder for Arsenal that moments of carelessness can be costly.
With key players underperforming and tactical decisions needing re-evaluation, the Gunners will need to regroup quickly as they look to bounce back in their next fixture.
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