Playing the third match this week, Arsenal made 6 changes to the main squad in the 1-0 win over Watford, when Jenkinson and Mavropanos had a rare start. On the other side of the front line, Joel Ward, Max Meyer and Kouyate returned to the Crystal Palace starting lineup.
The human turmoil partly caused Arsenal's midfield to lack connectivity. However, the home team still took the initiative on the field.
However, young player Mavropanos showed lack of experience with a very rough shirt pull with Benteke in the 16th minute. From there, Milivojevic took a free kick, helping the Belgian striker score the opening goal. This was Benteke's first goal in the Premier League this season.
Arsenal did not play well and were unfortunate in the first half. In the 38th minute, Wan-Bissaka let the ball touch his hand in the penalty area after a cross from Kolasinac and referee Jon Moss did not award Arsenal a penalty. requests for video assistant referee (VAR) have not been applied in the Premier League, so this decision cannot be changed.
The situation seemed more positive for coach Unai Emery and his team at the beginning of the second half, Mesut Ozil finished classy from a tight angle to equalize 1-1.
However, mistakes in the defense continued to cause the Gunners to "take a hit" in the 63rd minute. The poor coordination between centre-back Mustafi and goalkeeper Leno created conditions for Zaha to escape and score.
Just 6 minutes later, the gap was increased. In a corner kick, Arsenal's defense allowed Scott then and McArthur to launch two consecutive headers in front of Leno's goal.
The drama at the Emirates did not stop there. Aubameyang's individual breakthrough efforts helped Arsenal reduce the score to 2-3. In this goal, Joel Ward's inaccurate clearance was no different from a wall-breaking one for the Gabon striker to finish.
In the remainder of the match, Arsenal increased the pressure on Crystal Palace's field. However, the most significant situation they created was only a kick blocked by goalkeeper Guaita from Iwobi.
Arsenal's 10-match winning streak at home in the Premier League must end and this is also their first loss at the Emirates, since the defeat to Man City in round 1.
Arsenal will still have 66 points after round 35 but cannot take Tottenham's 3rd place. And the Gunners could have a fourth place in Chelsea if the Blues beat Burnley in the latest game of the round.
As for Crystal Palace, they have won 42 points and have officially completed their relegation battle this season.
