Arsenal suffered a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League, jeopardizing their title aspirations. Goals from Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi and Alex Scott overshadowed Viktor Gyokeres' penalty for Arsenal. Former player Jan Age Fjortoft criticized Declan Rice, who captained the team but failed to demonstrate leadership. He remarked that Rice's performance was lacking, especially in the absence of injured teammate Martin Odegaard. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed his disappointment, calling the loss a 'big punch in the face' and emphasized the need for a strong reaction from the team. The defeat adds to Arsenal's struggles this season, having already lost the Carabao Cup final and the FA Cup quarter-final. With Manchester City poised to close the gap, Arsenal must rally to secure their remaining titles.