Jean-Philippe Mateta pushed the opening hit of the Crystal Palace. AOP
Arsenal, who are reaching out to the Champions League, were to go on to pinch points from South London, but the result was a dull defeat. Crystal Palace was the real host at Selhurts Park and hit 3–0 on the board.
– We were weak, especially in the first half, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admitted Sky Sports at an interview point.
– I apologize to our supporters.
Jordan Ayew and Jean-Philippe Mateta waved the Arsenal net during the opening season. Wilfried ZahaThe third half of the Palace attack, packed the match from the spot a quarter before the final whistle.
– We played a really good football match, Palace manager Patrick Vieira glowed.
– We defended well and used our seats.
The battle for fourth place in the Champions League behind the top trio Manchester City – LIverpool – Chelsea is hot. In the Tottenham, West Ham and Manchester United camps, Arsenal’s sluggish performance and surprising lack of points were watched chatteringly.
Tottenham and Arsenal are fourth and fifth in a draw. West Ham and Manchester United top three points away.
Arsenal have played 29, Tottenham and Manchester United 30 and West Ham 31 matches.