Premier League Awards: Cherries stun Gunners, De Zerbi’s painful debut
Premier League Awards: Cherries stun Gunners, De Zerbi’s painful debut Our Premier League Awards honour the best – and worst – of the weekend action. This edition features Mats Wieffer, Rio Ngumoha, and Bernardo Silva. Moment of the Week Arsenal face fresh scrutiny after a damaging 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth at the Emirates.
The Gunners held a vital title-race advantage but faltered against the clinical Cherries. Mikel Arteta’s men lacked their usual spark throughout the contest. Consequently, the title race has swung back towards Manchester City.
Bournemouth showed remarkable resilience throughout the contest. Alex Scott delivered the knockout blow with a composed strike to stun the home crowd. They took their chances and defended with immense discipline.
This result leaves Arsenal’s nerve in question once again as the pressure intensifies. Player of the Week Mats Wieffer produced a defining performance as Brighton dispatched Burnley 2-0. The Dutch midfielder scored twice, securing his first career double at Turf Moor.
Crucially, his opening strike ended a 16-month goal drought. His last Premier League goal came against West Ham in December 2024. He dominated the engine room with authority and physical presence.