Declan Rice says 10-man Arsenal let standards slip after losing to Bournemouth

Ryan Christie’s strike 20 minutes from time and a late Justin Kluivert penalty meant Mikel Arteta’s team missed the chance to go top of the table.

Declan Rice could not prevent Arsenal from losing on the south coast (Steven Paston/PA)

Declan Rice said Arsenal let their “standards slip” after William Saliba’s red card set them on the way to a first Premier League defeat of the season against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.

The defender was dismissed after 30 minutes for denying striker Evanilson a clear run on goal as the visitors finished with 10 men for the third time this term.