It was a shocking moment for Arsenal and the temptation was to squint in disbelief. How had it happened? How had Callum Wilson nipped in to equalise for Bournemouth? Arsenal had been in control, despite holding only a slender advantage, and the goal had hardly been signposted.
Then again, this is Arsenal and, more to the point, this is the most fragile of Arsenal teams. With the narrative checked, Arsenal duly folded and it was easy to point more fingers at a backline that would make their predecessors from hardier times turn purple with rage. It was remarkable to see the space they afforded to Wilson, before he teed up Jordon Ibe. On both goals their decision-making was lamentable.
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