Home / Football / Premier League News WATCH: Arsenal hit back with penalty in crunch clash with Bournemouth Watch Viktor Gyokeres score from the penalty spot as Arsenal draw level with Bournemouth Written by Mitch Fretton Last Update: April 11, 2026 01:15:23 pm BST 1 min read Arsenal have hit back after falling behind at home to Bournemouth in Saturdays early kick-off in the Premier League. The Gunners were put under plenty of pressure from the off in North London, with Andoni Iraolas side intent on pressing high. And they were undone inside 20 minutes, with Eli Kroupi Junior prodding the ball home at the back post after some neat play from the visitors. A cross into the box took a looping deflection off William Saliba, with the young Bournemouth striker on hand to slot past David Raya and stun the Emirates into silence.But the lead lasted just 15 minutes, with Arsenal being handed a slice of luck. Bournemouth failed to deal with a corner, and a loose ball flicked up off captain Ryan Christies arm, with Michael Oliver immediately pointing to the spot. Viktor Gyokeres was the man to step up, and he dispatched his penalty with ease to level proceedings.Arsenal are now pushing on for the lead as they look to extend their advantage at the top of the table. Topics: AFC Bournemouth Arsenal F.C. Follow us: Mitch Fretton Reporter Mitch is a freelance sports journalist with experience working for LiveScore, GOAL and Colchester United. He has experience working from both his desk at home and in the press box at games covering the Champions League and international football. Read more from Mitch Fretton
