Bournemouth stun Manchester City, while Newcastle rock Arsenal’s title hopes.
(The Post News)- The Premier League witnessed a dramatic shift in momentum on Saturday as Manchester City’s unbeaten run came to an abrupt end, and Arsenal’s title aspirations suffered a significant setback. Bournemouth pulled off a monumental upset, defeating Manchester City 2-1, while Newcastle edged Arsenal 1-0.
Manchester City’s 32-game unbeaten streak, dating back to December, was shattered on England’s south coast. Bournemouth, led by Andoni Iraola, defied the odds to hand the champions their first league loss since Aston Villa last year. The Cherries had never beaten City in their previous 21 meetings, losing 19 of those matches.
Pep Guardiola’s side saw their streak come to an unexpected end, despite fielding a strong lineup. Manuel Akanji, Kyle Walker, and Josko Gvardiol started against Bournemouth after injury doubts, with Kevin De Bruyne, Savinho, and Jeremy Doku fit enough to be named among the substitutes.
Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo drilled Milos Kerkez’s cross past Ederson in the ninth minute, catching City off guard. Evanilson doubled the lead in the 64th minute with a composed finish from Kerkez’s cross. Gvardiol’s header reduced the deficit in the 82nd minute, but it was too late to save City from their second defeat in four days.
Meanwhile, Newcastle dealt Arsenal’s title hopes a severe blow with a 1-0 win at St James’ Park. Alexander Isak’s 12th-minute header proved decisive, as Arsenal struggled to find their footing. Injury-hit Arsenal produced just one shot on target throughout the game.
Premier League Power Shift
Bournemouth’s Historic Win: The Cherries’ victory marks a significant upset, denting City’s title defense.
Newcastle’s Revival: The Magpies’ win over Arsenal boosts their European ambitions.
Title Race Intensifies: Liverpool seized top spot, capitalizing on City’s loss.
The title race has just become even more intriguing. With Manchester City’s invincibility broken, Liverpool has taken advantage to claim the top spot.
Liverpool’s Rise to the Top
Jurgen Klopp’s side has been quietly building momentum, and their latest win has propelled them to the summit. The Reds will look to maintain their advantage, while Manchester City and Arsenal aim to rebound from their setbacks.
Arsenal’s Injury Woes
Mikel Arteta’s side has been plagued by injuries, and their lackluster performance against Newcastle highlighted their vulnerability. The Gunners must regroup and find their rhythm to remain in the title hunt.
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