Arsenal suffered a major blow in their quest for the Premier League title after a surprising 2-1 home defeat against Bournemouth in a dramatic match from the 32nd round. Bournemouth took the lead through Eli Junior Croppy in the 17th minute, and Arsenal equalized via Victor Gyokeres from a penalty in the 35th minute. Alex Scott scored the winning goal for Bournemouth in the 74th minute. The Shock and Croppy's Brilliance. The match started completely against expectations, as the visitors did not give Arsenal time to settle. Mikel Arteta made early and comprehensive attacking substitutions with the entry of Ezri Tzadosard and Max Dooman, but Bournemouth's staunch defense prevented the score from being altered or the game from being turned around, ending in a historic victory for the visitors. This defeat froze Arsenal's points tally at 70. While the club still tops the table, this result opens the door for Manchester City to significantly close the gap if they win their postponed matches, making the upcoming 'Union' clash between the leader and the runner-up an early league final. Chelsea vs. Manchester City match date. The Chelsea vs. Manchester City match in the Premier League will be held on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Stamford Bridge Stadium. The match will kick off at 6:30 PM (18:30) Saudi time, 7:30 PM (19:30) UAE time. Broadcast channels for Chelsea vs. Manchester City. The beIN Sports HD1 channel will broadcast the Chelsea vs. Manchester City match. Despite Arsenal's continuous pressure, Bournemouth successfully maintained their lead or the tactical advantage that earned them the three points, confirming their recent historical victory over the London side. Arteta's attempts were limited to a draw. Arsenal, who scored their only goal from a penalty, tried to fight their way back into the game in the second half. However, Eli Junior Croppy opened the scoring for Bournemouth in the 17th minute, capitalizing on defensive confusion in the 'Gunners' ranks.
