Arsenal's push for a pinnacle-4 finish turned into given a truth check as they suffered a three-zero defeat to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Monday night.&#one hundred sixty;
The Gunners, having watched the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United drop factors over the weekend, wished a win to consolidate their pinnacle-four hopes, but Palace, beneath former Gunner Patrick Vieira had different ideas.
The Gunners were gradual within the commencing minutes, permitting the hosts to dominate ownership in key regions with Conor Gallagher in particular marvelous in the middle of the park.
They grew to become the possession into a aim with 15 minutes at the clock while Jean-Philippe Mateta observed some space in the container and powered his header past the goalkeeper, giving him no threat.
Before the Gunners ought to respond, Jordan Ayew made it 2-zero halfway thru the opening duration, placing the ball closer to goal from the threshold of the penalty box and beating the keeper from close variety.
Alexandre Lacazette were given Arsenal's first open chance just earlier than the 1/2-hour mark, but his header went miles over the crossbar.&#a hundred and sixty;
Aaron Ramsdale was compelled to make a keep just before the smash, maintaining out&#a hundred and sixty;Jean-Philippe Mateta's low pressure to the center after he created a few area.
The 2nd half was a balanced affair with few clear chances to each facets, despite the fact that the Gunners appeared the maximum possibly to locate the lower back of the internet.&#a hundred and sixty;
Arsenal appealed for a penalty 5 minutes into the second duration while Bukayo Saka went down beneath a venture from Kouyate, however the referee couldn't have any of it as play continued.&#one hundred sixty;
