
Arsenal which took down Real Madrid in Champions League could not beat Bournemouth on Saturday as they lost 2-1 at home causing a setback as they prepare for next Champions League big game.
Arsenal went into the game with a full strength hoping to create chances and prepare ahead their important Champions League semi-final last leg against French giant, Paris St-Germain(PSG).
While Mikel Arteta side hoped to win game they were disappointed by Bournemouth who won their first away win against Arsenal on their soil and caused a setback to their preparation to the game that capable of telling their season.
Arsenal scored the first in the early hour of the match when Declan Rice fired into Bournemouth’s net but the visitors responded with two goals in second half terminating Arsenal’s fans jubilation on Emirates.
The loss put Arsenal in the condition where it needs to overturn a 1-0 loss in Paris against PSG to move to the final of Champions League.
Arsenal’s hope of lifting Premier League already faded after Liverpool won the trophy last week, the team hopes replace the loss with European success. The Gunners remain hopeful despite the setback suggesting that their defeat against Bournemouth could serve as motivation to lift the European trophy.
While many believe that Arsenal may lose against PSG, they need to price quality and character to participate in the final of Champions League.