Why We Beat Arsenal 2-1 At Emirate – Iraola

Bournemouth manager, Andoni Iraola, has explained why his team defeated Arsenal 2-1 in the Premier League on Saturday.

Iraola watched as goals from Alex Scott and Eli Junior Kroupi gave the Cherries all three points against the Gunners at Emirates Stadium.

Speaking after the final whistle, Iraola said his team defended Arsenal’s set-pieces well, adding that his players were brave against the Premier League leaders.

“We showed great personality to play in a big game and in a big stadium. We’ve been at the level of the game. I’m very happy for the players,” Iraola told BBC Sport.

“Defensively, apart from the penalty, we defended those [set-piece] situations. We were quite brave. A complete performance.

“It’s a matter of growing into the game. We had very good spells on the ball. We were finding good gaps in the middle.”