Bournemouth stun Arsenal, boost European chances; Villa keep CL bid alive with Fulham win

Bournemouth came from behind to beat Arsenal 2-1 in the Premier League on Saturday, with Evanilson’s scrappy winner giving the Cherries a huge boost in their push for European football next season.

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Declan Rice gave the Gunners the lead in the 34th minute, rounding goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and producing an accomplished finish on his IOOth Arsenal appearance.

Arsenal had chances to extend their lead, with Bukayo Saka curling narrowly wide, but Dean Huijsen gave Bournemouth a deserved equaliser in the 67th minute before Evanilson bundled home eight minutes later to complete the turnaround.

Bournemouth move up to eighth, which could be enough for European football next season, with 53 points from 35 games. Arsenal stay second with 67 points, three points above Manchester City in third.

Youri Tielemans kept Aston Villa in the hunt for Champions League qualification after topping Fulham 1-0 in the Premier League on Saturday.

The midfielder’s first-half header moved seventh-placed Villa level on points with Chelsea in fifth and Nottingham Forest in sixth.

Villa bounced back after losing the FA Cup semifinal against Crystal Palace a week earlier.

The top five teams qualify for next season's Champions League and just four points separate third-placed Manchester City and Villa.