Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth, Premier League, 2025-26, Round 32 LIVE: Gyokeres equalises for Arsenal; ARS 1-1 BOU at half-time
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Both Arsenal and Bournemouth have been unbeaten for a long now and as the Premier League returns after nearly four weeks, this is going to be a clash of the most skilled defensive lines in the competition this season.
Arsenal has been unbeaten for eight games in the Premier League since their defeat to Manchester United while Bournemouth has been undefeated in the last eleven games in the top flight. Interestingly Bournemouth's last defeat came at the hands of Arsenal when they faced a tough 3-2 defeat against Mikel Arteta's men.
However, Andoni Iraola’s team won against Arsenal back in May 2025 when they last visited Emirates Stadium. But, since then Arsenal only lost one Premier League home game. So, this is surely going to be one of the toughest matches defensive wise.
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Live Updates
Half-time | Arsenal 1-1 AFC Bournemouth
Good and even first half at the Emirates.
Arsenal looked good before young sensation Kroupi scored first for the visitors. However, Havertz missed an easy chance with the header before a handball from Christie handed a penalty for the leaders.
Gyokeres, with a emphatic kick from the penalty spot equalised for the home side.
More goals coming in the next half? We will see. See you after the break.
45' | 2 minutes added
2 minutes have been added to the first half.
45' | Nearly for Bournemouth
Great curling ball from Scott. Hill jumped high in the air but could not reach it. It could have been a chance if it was a few inches lower.
EMPHATIC
π¨GOAL ARSENAL VITOR GYOKERES HAVE EQUALISE! FOR ARSENAL THROUGH THE PENALTY
— Footballβ½ (@footballz_tv) April 11, 2026
ARSENAL 1-1 BOURNEMOUTH pic.twitter.com/tmlkJywbGh
40' | Save from Raya
Evanilson's weak left-footed attempt from left went straight to Raya, who did not make any mistake
38' | Another corner for Arsenal
Lewis-Skelly's through ball for Gyokeres allowed him to make a good run on the left.
But Jimenez came running in and slide in a challenge to let it go for a corner.
Back on terms
BACK ON TERMS!
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 11, 2026
Gyokeres fires his penalty past Petrovic π₯
π΄ 1-1 π΅ (35) pic.twitter.com/e0D6sfJid8
35' | GGGGGGOOOOOOOAAALLLLLLL | ARS 1-1 BOU


Arsenal equalise.
Viktor Gyokeres hits the side net and even a full stretched Petrovic could not get close to that.
Arsenal are back in it. Game on!
34' | Penalty for Arsenal
From the corner, Gabriel's attempt inside the box hit Christie's right hand. And, it is a penalty for Arsenal.
33' | Corner for Arsenal
Declan Rice's attempt was deflected away by Evanilson for a corner.
Stats
Junior Kroupi is the first teenager to score 10+ goals in his debut Premier League season since Robbie Keane for Coventry City in 1999/2000 (12)
30' | Madueke wins a free-kick

Madueke vs Truffert on the left has been a great battle. The English star has won the battle so far against the French.
More from the celebration!
26' | Block from Gabriel
Although Arsenal have dominated the position but Bournemouth have looked threatening in between.
Rayan's cross from the right allowed Kroupi to go for the volley. However, it was blocked by Gabriel.
22' | Hill blocks Gyokeres again
A mistake from Jimenez allowed Martinelli to find Gyokeres on the left. But Hill was at him again to block him.
FYI
Arsenal has scored 16 goals from corners in the Premier League this season.
20' | Nearly for Havertz
From the corner, Gyokeres found Havertz, whose header went over the goal. He should have scored from that chance.
The lead
He finishes at the back post to put us one up! π https://t.co/GUjpz0lhrF pic.twitter.com/Hdui7Wuh2C
— AFC Bournemouth π (@afcbournemouth) April 11, 2026
17' | GGGGGGOOOOOOAAALLLLLLLLL | ARS 0-1 BOU

Bournemouth strikes first.
Christie with the buildup and the pass towards Truffert, whose cross was deflected by Saliba. The deflection fell in the right place for Kroupi to tap the ball inside the goal at the far post.
He moves to double figure in his maiden Premier League season.
15' | Gyokeres switched sides
We are just in the 15th minute of the match and Gyokeres has switched to left. However, as he tried to make his first entry in the box from that side, Hill intercepted.
14' | Too long
Martinelli's cross from the left of the box was too long and strong for Gyokeres to meet.
Lewis-Skelly with the build up for them.
13' | Chance for Arsneal

Chance for Arsenal as Gyokeres' cross from the right of the box was going straight to Havertz in the middle for a tap in.
But, Jimenez was there to block the pass at the center of the goal.
12' | Good recovery from Madueke
Bournemouth were building up very well from left to right but it is Madueke, who came running from behind to win the ball back.
9' | Marking at its very best
Bournemouth are so fast and marking so quickly that they nearly have two or three players around Arsenal players whenever they are losing the ball.
Early action!
5' | Nothing has happened so far
Nothing has happened so far in the game as both teams have not been clinical with their passes and distribution.
2' | Evanilson is down
After getting an elbow from Martinelli, Evanilson is down and we have a stoppage.
1' | Kick-off
Bournemouth starts the proceedings.
Arteta speaks before the kick-off
Mikel has spoken to @footballontnt ahead of the game…
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 11, 2026
On setting the tone:
π¬ “Early kick-off, right from the beginning, go and set the tempo and the domination that we want throughout the game and go for it.” pic.twitter.com/p6LwRJsQ1O
Getting ready
The Chez are back π pic.twitter.com/yfh69BvBVw
— AFC Bournemouth π (@afcbournemouth) April 11, 2026
They have checked in too
Checking in π pic.twitter.com/Pxn8Fy3l2N
— AFC Bournemouth π (@afcbournemouth) April 11, 2026
Match mode on!
Match mode: π pic.twitter.com/h5MOdzwsQ6
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 11, 2026
Lineups | AFC Bournemouth
Starting XI: Petrovic, Truffert, Senesi, Hill, Jimenez, Christie, Scott, Tavernier, Kroupi, Rayan, Evanilson
Substitutes: Mandas, Brooks, Gannon-Doak, Adams, Smith, Diakite, Adli, Unal, Toth
Lineups | Arsenal
Starting XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Zubimendi, Rice, Havertz, Madueke, Martinelli, Gyokeres
Substitutes: Arrizabalaga, Mosquera, Hincapie, Norgaard, Eze, Dowman, Trossard, Salmon, Jesus
Team news: AFC Bournemouth

Matai Akinmboni (Muscle injury), alongside Justin Kluivert and Lewis Cook will miss the game due to injury. Junior Kroupi, Alex Jimenez, Ben Gannon-Doak and Tyler Adams can be back in action as the 22-day gap has allowed them recover from their injuries.
Team news: Arsenal

Mikel Merino remains sidelined due to a long-term injury, while Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber are closer to starting but unlikely to start in this fixture.
Mikel Arteta already confirmed that Ebere Eze will return to action after this evening, out in the last few weeks due to a calf injury.
Top goal scorers in this fixture
| Player | Position | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Declan Rice | Central Midfield | 4 |
| Alexis Sánchez | Second Striker | 3 |
| Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang | Centre-Forward | 3 |
| Mesut Özil | Attacking Midfield | 3 |
| Martin Ødegaard | Attacking Midfield | 3 |
Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth: Last five matches
| Season | Competition | Matchday | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Premier League | 20 | 03/01/2026 | 2:3 |
| 24/25 | Premier League | 35 | 03/05/2025 | 1:2 |
| 24/25 | Premier League | 8 | 19/10/2024 | 2:0 |
| 23/24 | Premier League | 36 | 04/05/2024 | 3:0 |
| 23/24 | Premier League | 7 | 30/09/2023 | 0:4 |
Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth: H2H stats
In 19 matches across competitions, Arsenal and Bournemouth have faced each other 19 times so far. The Gunners have won 14 times, while the Cherries won 3 times. Two matches ended in a draw.
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Match details
Match: Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth, Premier League, 2025-26, Round 32
Date: 11 April, 2026
Time: 5 pm IST
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London