Mikel Arteta's 'bring your dinner' claim has harmed Arsenal's Premier League title chargeARSENAL 1-2 BOURNEMOUTH: Mikel Arteta's Gunners suffered their third defeat in four matches in all competitions but this time around, it's a loss that could have huge implications for their Premier League title bidView 3 Images Mikel Arteta watched his Arsenal side stumble at home to BournemouthIt was truly hard to believe you were watching the potential Premier League champions. Arsenal were abject, short of ideas, nonchalant, sloppy, weak, devoid of character and ultimately outclassed by hard-working Bournemouth. ‌But however poor their players were, much of this defeat must also rest with Mikel Arteta. Arsenal were merely a by-product of their overly-animated and emotional head coach, namely inside the opening 20 minutes. ‌Beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday and defeat Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium next weekend and they will go level on points with the Gunners if they beat Burnley on April 22.

Source: Daily Mirror April 11, 2026 14:43 UTC