15 January,2018 08:29 AM IST | London | PA Sport
Bournemouth's Jordon Ibe (centre) is ecstatic after scoring the winner against Arsenal during an EPL match at Vitality Stadium yesterday. pics/Getty Images
Jordon Ibe's first Premier League goal for Bournemouth condemned Arsenal to a 2-1 loss on the south coast, with Alexis Sanchez conspicuous by his absence. Ibe's first strike for the Cherries in 46 league appearances sunk the Gunners, who leaked two goals in five minutes in this turnaround defeat. Callum Wilson's third goal in four league games had Bournemouth level after Hector Bellerin handed the visitors a lead they could only squander. The defeat, and its manner, proved another blow to Arsene Wenger, with the Arsenal boss now resigned to losing key attacker Sanchez in the January transfer window. Sanchez did not even travel to the south coast, with Wenger telling Sky Sports before kick-off "we left him at home because of the situation".
Hector Bellerin (left) celebrates his goal for Arsenal yesterday
Manchester United appear ready to pip Manchester City for the Chilean signature, with Arsenal already having confirmed he will not sign an extension to his contract. How Arsenal missed Sanchez's incision as they missed out on what should have proved a regulation win. Now their prize asset's Gunners career may well end on 60 goals and 25 assists in 122 Premier League appearances.
Jack Wilshere's masterful performance against the side he represented with aplomb on loan last season all wound up for nought as Wilson and Ibe pinched the Cherries a priceless victory. Arsenal slipped to five games without a win in all competitions on a frustrating afternoon for the north Londoners.
Nine No. of points Arsenal have dropped from winning positions in their last five EPL games
Five No. of games the Gunners are currently without a win in all competitions
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