Arteta: Bournemouth defeat 'a big punch in the face'

Mikel Arteta described defeat to Bournemouth as a "big punch in the face" as Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes were dealt a significant blow following a desperate 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth at the Emirates.

The Gunners produced a worryingly lethargic display as Bournemouth left north London with all three points to hand Manchester City the chance to reduce the gap at the top to six when they face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.