Arsenal fans and Bournemouth staff clash in angry scenes as stewards forced to step in

Arsenal fans and Bournemouth staff clash in angry scenes as stewards forced to step inArsenal fans squandered an opportunity to move 12 points clear of Man City and red mist descended on the Emirates at full-timeCommentsSportMatty Hewitt Senior Sport Central Audience Writer 15:14, 11 Apr 2026Updated 15:21, 11 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesArsenal were beaten 2-1 by Bournemouth and fans made their feelings clear at full-time.Arsenal fans were left furious following the Premier League defeat to Bournemouth, and some even clashed with staff from the Cherries' camp. Alex Scott scored the winner for Andoni Iraola's side in a 2-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, dealing the Gunners a major title blow.‌Junior Kroupi had given the Cherries the lead in the 17th minute, before Viktor Gyokeres equalised from the spot in the 35th minute, but Mikel Arteta's side were unable to find the winner.‌Scott scored in the 74th minute to ensure Bournemouth would take all three points back to the South coast, leaving the Gunners nine points clear of Man City, who now have two games in hand in the Premier League title race.‌Boos rang out at the Emirates after the full-time whistle with fans making their feelings crystal clear.Home supporters were also spotted in a heated exchange with one of the analysts on the Bournemouth bench, who leapt out of their seat and started celebrating after the full-time whistle.JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football's Facebook page‌The Cherries member of staff was escorted down the tunnel by stewards following the altercation, with Iraola's side unbeaten now in 12 games.City take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge tomorrow afternoon in the 4:30pm kick-off, with Arsenal now looking over their shoulder.View 2 ImagesMikel Arteta watched his side lose against Bournemouth(Image: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)‌When asked about the defeat, Arteta said: "Disappointing. It's a big punch in the face an...