Another draw for Mikel Arteta's side leaves Liverpool just one point away from securing the Premier League title
Arsenal drew their 13th game of a frustrating Premier League season as they were held 2-2 by Crystal Palace on Wednesday night courtesy of two stunning Eagles goals, leaving Liverpool just one point away from being crowned champions. The result means the Gunners can no longer surpass Arne Slot's side's points tally.
The hosts got off to the perfect start when the impressive Jakub Kiwior rose highest to nod home a fine header from Martin Odegaard's free-kick, but Palace responded well and got a deserved equaliser as the unmarked Eberechi Eze produced a stunning volley from the edge of the box having been picked out by Adam Wharton's corner.
Leandro Trossard then restored Arsenal's lead with a smart touch and finish just before the break and that goal looked like being enough to earn Mikel Arteta's side an unconvincing win ahead of next week's Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain.
But, with seven minutes of normal times remaining, Jean-Philippe Mateta took advantage of a William Saliba error to level things again with a superb lob over David Raya to earn the visitors a point.
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David Raya (4/10):
Got away with one early on when he came for a corner and got nowhere near it. That seemed to set the tone for the rest of the night. Not his calm, measured self.
Jurrien Timber (7/10):
Got the assist for Trossard's goal. Solid as always.
William Saliba (5/10):
Gave Nketiah a tough time whenever they were in one-on-one situations, but looked a bit off it in other situations. Mateta punished him for a poor mistake which gave Palace their second equaliser.
Jakub Kiwior (7/10):
Opened the scoring early on with a great header. Also made one excellent block to deny Nketiah from close range. Another good display.
Myles Lewis-Skelly (6/10):
Ventured forward a few times, but was a more reserved performance than we have become accustomed to.
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Thomas Partey (6/10):
Kept things ticking over in midfield as always. Produced a couple of lovely moments in the second half when he dropped his shoulder to earn himself some space.
Declan Rice (6/10):
Always looked to get forward to support the attack. Sent one shot inches wide in the first half. Faded after the interval.
Martin Odegaard (5/10):
You can see that chemistry he has with Saka just isn't there with Sterling. Set up the first goal with a nice free-kick, but was largely quiet.
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Raheem Sterling (3/10):
Just not in the game at all. A passenger before being replaced by Saka.
Leandro Trossard (6/10):
Worked hard to try and find space up front and was rewarded with a goal. His shot took a deflection, but the first touch to work the opportunity was excellent.
Gabriel Martinelli (5/10):
Almost got away at times on the counter, but was mainly on the fringes of things.
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Bukayo Saka (6/10):
On for the final half hour, saw one volley well kept out by Henderson.
Kieran Tierney (N/A):
On for the final few minutes
Ethan Nwaneri (N/A):
Replaced Odegaard for the final stages.
Mikel Arteta (6/10):
Went fairly strong, despite having PSG looming large. Bit of a surprise he kept Rice and Timber on. Starting Sterling didn't work at all.