EPL: 'Just silly' - Bothroyd slams Gyokeres for blaming Arsenal's pitch after 2-1 defeat

Author: John Owen NwachukwuPublished on: April 12, 2026Country: Nigeria

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EPL: 'Just silly' - Bothroyd slams Gyokeres for blaming Arsenal's pitch after 2-1 defeat

Former Premier League striker Jay Bothroyd criticized Viktor Gyokeres for blaming a 'dry pitch' for Arsenal's 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth. Gyokeres equalized with a penalty, but Alex Scott scored the decisive goal for Bournemouth. Despite the loss, Arsenal remains nine points clear at the top of the Premier League, although Manchester City has two games in hand and will face the Gunners next Sunday.

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