Every game is do-or-die for Arsenal – a tough Bournemouth test on the road to the title
Arsenal return to Premier League duties this afternoon as they host Bournemouth, knowing a victory could extend their lead at the summit to a commanding 12 points.Mikel Arteta’s side have hardly had a quiet spell around the international break. Their domestic cup campaigns ended in frustration—first with defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final, followed by a 2–1 loss at Southampton in the FA Cup quarterfinals. However, they responded in style on the European stage, edging Sporting CP 1–0 away from home.🔴 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛𝘿𝘼𝙔 ⚪️🆚 AFC Bournemouth🕧 12.30pm (UK)🏆 Premier League🏟️ Emirates Stadium🤝 @Airwallex pic.twitter.com/XgXMWj3A2G— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 11, 2026 It wasn’t a dominant display in terms of possession, and David Raya had to come up with a couple of crucial saves, but winning in Lisbon is never straightforward. Sporting hadn’t tasted defeat at home since August, which underlines the significance of Arsenal’s result.Attention now shifts back to the league, where Arsenal hav..