Tyler Adams says nervous Arsenal fans aided Bournemouth victory
Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams believes a tense atmosphere at Emirates Stadium helped his side secure a vital 2-1 Premier League victory over title-chasing Arsenal.
The south coast club recently stunned Mikel Arteta’s side to blow the championship race wide open, with goals from Eli Kroupi Jr and Alex Scott sealing a famous away win.
The United States international noted that home supporters grew audibly anxious when the hosts attempted to play out from the back.
Title pressure mounts on hosts
The 25-year-old made his comments during an appearance on the Men in Blazers podcast, highlighting the difficulty of playing under immense pressure.
“You could tell early on when they tried to play from the back that there was a sense of nervousness.”
“It just takes one little error or one little mistake and the fans get a little bit nervy.”
“That’s a difficult atmosphere to play in and thrive in when you’re trying to chase a championship, because we talk about them like they’re not still sitting first in the table.”
“As the opposition, it’s the best thing to hear.”
Manchester City close the gap
Following their unexpected defeat to Andoni Iraola’s men, the north London outfit suffered a subsequent loss to reigning champions Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola’s squad now possess a golden opportunity to draw level on points with the league leaders when they face Burnley on Wednesday.
Despite the recent stumble, England midfielder Declan Rice was seen rallying his teammates on the pitch to remind them the domestic battle is far from over.
“I love that. That’s why Arsenal is there.”
The City manager told Sky Sports that such resilience exemplifies the fierce competitive mentality his own squad will face during the final title run-in.
