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Tottenham's big win over Newcastle has taken them above the Gunners on goal difference, but Arsenal have two games in hand over their rivals. With a north ...

Palace went into the recent break full of confidence after a six-match unbeaten run in all competitions that saw them reach the FA Cup semi-finals and move up to 12th in the Premier League. Victory against Arsenal would see them go ninth. One of those games in hand comes tonight against Crystal Palace as Patrick Vieira comes up against the club he captained so successfully. Tottenham’s big win over Newcastle has taken them above the Gunners on goal difference, but Arsenal have two games in hand over their rivals.

Mikel Arteta's side were distinctly second best and the disastrous manner of their defeat will have been celebrated as much in Tottenham as it was in ...

you have to win duels and second balls and be aggressive and we were none of those and top of that we were really poor on the ball. The game was up for Arsenal but a combination of dogged Palace defending and misfortune denied them a late consolation. They’d have took that from the six games away from home. It is time to accept the criticism, put your hand up and apologise because this performance was not good enough for this club and then react.” There was a split-second when Selhurst held its collective breath as the Ghanaian advanced but the striker renowned for his lack of goals finished with impressive assuredness. It was a stunning night for him, less so for Arteta. With Antonio Conte’s Tottenham gathering momentum, Arsenal can ill-afford any more performances like this. Meanwhile, Aaron Ramsdale’s pinpoint kicking was a yard off, Ben White was transported back to that unhappy August debut in Brentford and the newly-prolific Thomas Partey was back to air-kicking speculative shots. The only surprise when Jean-Philippe Mateta opened the scoring was that it had not come sooner than the 14th minute. Odegaard made a cleaner connection with his next significant moment of the match. Crystal Palace were magnificent and well-deserving of a handsome win that boosts their top-half chances and builds momentum towards an FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea. But they were up against the chaotic Arsenal of last season, not the composed version of this. That suddenly appears to be a problem position for the Gunners, with Arteta ominously admitting pre-match that Kieran Tierney’s knee injury, sustained while playing for Scotland last week, is “not looking good”. Arsenal were dealt another injury blow during the game with Partey forced off late on. Instead, the players and supporters began as they left off, dizzying their opponents through sheer intensity on the pitch and raucous noise off it.

In today's Fiver: A tale of two brooding former Arsenal midfielders and get well soon, Louis van Gaal.

That way the players won’t be able to hear the hoarse boos and rasping gasps of dismay” – Steve Malone. But what happens to the extra minutes played at the end of the first half? “It’s mindless, thuggish behaviour and it has no place in any civilised society,” added the Scottish first minister. While the outcome of tonight’s game looks tough to call, your neutral Fiver is looking forward to a spicy and feisty affair. “When a match gets to 90 minutes and there’s five additional minutes, we all say the game was 95 minutes long. And make sure that everyone is fine and look forward to the challenge that we have ahead.” This is the part of the game we wanted to improve, being aggressive. People might think: ‘What are you talking about?’ But to come back from where I was at, in a dark place, makes it special” – Phil Jones talks to Donald McRae about playing for Manchester United again, and coping with injuries and online abuse. With their own occasionally brooding former Gunners midfielder in charge and no shortage of talented young whippersnappers among their ranks, Crystal Palace resemble a kind of Gooners-Lite. Comfortably ensconced in mid-table, they could actually be a lot higher were it not for their pre-Christmas predilection for failing to get the results their often excellent performances deserved. It’s part of the DNA of Crystal Palace.” They went on to provoke much tittering among the punditocracy with defeats in their next two games, leaving them with a UK-at-Eurovision-esque “nul points” going into the season’s first international break. And where once that process might have seemed a mite indefinable, it turns out it involved nothing more complicated than getting a few well coached old pros and lots of exciting young tyros to gad about in a specific way.

Arsenal tried to get back into the game as Arteta opted for six attacking players on the pitch for the final 25 minutes, but as Zaha was brought down by Martin ...

Wilfried Zaha won the penalty and then scored from the spot to seal the win for Crystal Palace! What a performance and what a night for Crystal Palace! The stadium is bouncing! Eddie Nketiah is on for Cedric in yet another attacking change for Arsenal. They've got six attacking players on the pitch to try and salvage something from this game. The best chance of the game for Arsenal so far and they failed to take advantage. He's on for Nuno Tavares who struggled in the first half. Is this the worst performance from Arsenal since their cup defeat to Nottingham Forest? Certainly the worst Arsenal have played since Forest. Worst in the league since Everton. Wilfried Zaha is brought down by Martin Odegaard in the box and after some hesitation, Paul Tierney points to the spot! As for Arsenal, they take a big hit to their top-four hopes as they miss out on the opportunity to climb back above Spurs and into the Champions League spots. Martin Odegaard finds the ball at his feet inside the box but he scuffs his finish and puts the ball wide. Then we accept it, look ourselves in the mirror and look to the next game. "The players were tired but the big difference is the atmosphere and the fans behind the players." First of all, we need to put our hands up and get the criticism we deserve. "They got on top of it and had a good atmosphere and we could not get out.

Arsenal are today deciding whether to bring Takehiro Tomiyasu back into the starting line-up for the trip to Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

He is still not feeling great,” said Arteta in the build-up. “I think he will be close, he has been training more and more,” said Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on Thursday. “He will be joining some sessions this week and let’s see how it is.” The right-back has been struggling with an ongoing calf issue, but could make the squad for this evening’s trip to Selhurst Park having not played at all since the Carabao Cup semi-final second-leg defeat by Liverpool back in January.

Martin Odegaard after Arsenal concede a goal in their Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via ...

Gabriel Martinelli: A little more direct and caused Palace a lot more problems than his Arsenal teammates in the first half. 6. Ben White: Lost Mateta for the first goal and looked a little too and was part of the Gunners backline that looked awful on the night. Out of position on a few too many occasions but was left very exposed as Arsenal had to go for it in the second half. Despite the poor performance the fact that the Ghanaian went off injured is arguably the worst thing to have happened to Arsenal on a wretched evening. Nuno Tavares: A woeful return for the Portuguese full back on his first start since January. Arguably at fault for the first goal but most definitely culpable for the second. 6. Cedric: Dealt with the threat of Zaha pretty well on the night and although his delivery on the rare occasions that he did get into the final third could have been a little better, he was probably Arsenal's best defender on the night.

The future is bright at Arsenal, with Hale End academy stars ready to burst into Mikel Arteta's plans.

The youngster netted three goals in his first two games for the Gunners’ under-18s after joining from Ipswich and signed his first professional contract in October 2020. A skilful right-winger with a devastating left foot and a turn of pace that leaves defenders in the dust: there’s plenty of reason to think that Omari Hutchinson could well be the next Bukayo Saka and break into the first-team. As the likes of Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe ball in the first team, there's a collection of younger stars ready to join them at the Emirates in the coming months…

Kieran Tierney has been ruled out of Arsenal's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace on Monday evening due to a knee injury. The left-back played a full ...

The Gunners will also still have a game in hand over Tottenham after tonight’s fixture But he has not been named in Mikel Arteta’s matchday squad for the Gunners’ trip to Selhurst Park. The left-back played a full game in both of Scotland’s fixtures during the international break.

We can confirm that our rescheduled north London derby away to Tottenham Hotspur will now take place as below: Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal

The point keeps Hibernian sixth in the Scottish Premiership after 32 matches. Folarin Balogun continued his impressive recent form, playing 69 minutes and scoring in Middlesbrough's 4-0 win over Peterborough United. Our striker scored the second goal for Chris Wilder's side after 49 minutes, showing real poacher instincts to latch onto a ball into the box and finish from close range. Our young defender came off the bench with 10 minutes remaining as his side trailed 2-1, but sent the game to extra time with an emphatic strike into the top corner in the sixth minute of stoppage time. Daniel Ballard continued his return from injury with 90 minutes as Millwall drew 2-2 with Luton Town. The point leaves Gary Rowett's side 10th in the Championship after 39 matches played. Jordi Osei-Tutu scored a stoppage-time equaliser as Rotherham United beat Sutton United 4-2 in a dramatic Papa John's Trophy final. The win leaves Boro fifth in the Championship after 38 matches played.

Arsenal missed out on the chance to return to the Premier League's top four after a humbling defeat against Crystal Palace.

Uncharacteristically poor in possession and missed a good chance to score in the second-half too. Gave away a penalty to top it all off. This was his first start since Nottingham Forest in January, when he was taken off after 35 minutes. Was all over the place, particularly for Palace’s second goal. Missed a good chance in the second-half that he will have expected to score. A chastening night for the left-back, who was hooked at half-time after a poor performance.

The original fixture was postponed amid a COVID-19 outbreak in the Arsenal camp. The two teams have since moved into good positions in the Premier League table ...

I don’t forget this and I think it is not right to speak about fair or unfair.” “If someone want to speak about fair or unfair. Yes, If we speak about fair or unfair, okay, and, I stop.

Jamie Carragher believes Mikel Arteta made the correct call by substituting Nuno Tavares at half time during Arsenal's defeat to Crystal Palace on Monday ...

Wilfried Zaha scored a penalty in the second half to complete Palace’s 3-0 win. ‘This is something you’re taught as a young kid, when you’re a defender, you’ve got to think the person next to you is a dummy and a poor player. For Ayew’s goal, Tavares was culpable as he failed to track the run of the Crystal Palace forward after Gabriel failed to cut out a pass.

EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL: Arsenal supporters face a grim journey home given the likelihood of there being no trains back to London from Newcastle at that ...

Sky Sports presenter, Jeff Stelling, reacted to comments from Gary Neville about Mikel Arteta possibly leaving Arsenal if he gets them into fourth.

He wants a job where he can last more than six months. “Hello, Gary. Where could he go? The Sky presenter was reacting to Neville’s claims where he suggested, if Arteta gets Arsenal to fourth, then he will feel his ‘job is done’ and will leave because he can’t take the club any further, as he told the Overlap.

The Gunners were blown away by their old captain Patrick Vieira, who saw his side go two up inside 24 minutes through Jean-Philippe Mateta and Jordan Ayew ...

I think from the first minute we wanted to put pressure on them and not allow them time on the ball. “There is a clear idea of how we want to play and today we scored those goals in really important moments of the game. We have to wait and see what happens.” The problem we had today was not Spurs, it was us and what we did in the first half.” Selhurst Park was rocking now but Arteta would have again been left aghast at the defending of Gabriel Magalhaes and Nuno Tavares. We were second best in every department, especially in the first half.”

The Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, said his players did not heed his warnings before the 3-0 defeat with Kieran Tierney possibly out for the rest of the ...

“We lost Kieran, we lost Thomas now and that’s it. “We discussed it just before kick-off, the way you win here is when you compete the way you should. “We were late to every ball, we were soft in the duels and we didn’t earn the right to play.

Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira guided the Eagles to a 3-0 win which keeps Arsenal below Tottenham in the table.

Results over the weekend had seen the Gunners leapfrogged by rivals Tottenham in the race for Champions League qualification and they were unable to respond on a night to forget for Mikel Arteta’s men. Results over the weekend had seen the Gunners leapfrogged by rivals Tottenham in the race for Champions League qualification and they were unable to respond on a night to forget for Mikel Arteta’s men. Crystal Palace blew Arsenal away with a comprehensive 3-0 Premier League victory at Selhurst Park to dent the visitors’ top-four hopes and continue their own momentum under boss Patrick Vieira.

Crystal Palace's stunning display of attacking football saw Arsenal left stunned in south London, as Jean-Philippe Mateta, Jordan Ayew and Wilfried Zaha ...

Wilfried Zaha had been in the mood all evening, and it was no surprise that the third goal was entirely of his own making. Martin Ødegaard was the next to get a sight of goal, firing wide from near the penalty spot. However it was still Palace creating the better chances.

The Gunners were blown away by their old captain Patrick Vieira, who saw his side go two up inside 24 minutes through Jean-Philippe Mateta and Jordan Ayew ...

I think from the first minute we wanted to put pressure on them and not allow them time on the ball. “There is a clear idea of how we want to play and today we scored those goals in really important moments of the game. We have to wait and see what happens.” The problem we had today was not Spurs, it was us and what we did in the first half.” Selhurst Park was rocking now but Arteta would have again been left aghast at the defending of Gabriel Magalhaes and Nuno Tavares. We were second best in every department, especially in the first half.”

Our unbeaten run in the Premier League comes to a frustrating end at Selhurst Park.

Joachim Anderson won the initial header back across goal and Jean-Philippe Mateta was all alone to nod the ball in. We needed to change our approach as well as the personnel though - and early in the second half Saka beat his man and drove into the area before being crowded out. Mikel Arteta made some attacking changes in the second half and we at last began to create chances, but Wilfried Zaha won and scored a penalty on the break to seal our fate.

Arsenal are using the Matteo Guendouzi transfer method to secure Lesley Ugochukwu, who is dubbed the next Patrick Vieira.

Despite the disappointing end to Guendouzi's Arsenal career, he was still an excellent signing by the club. football.london understands that Roma are expected to make a fresh attempt to sign Granit Xhaka at the end of the season. However, it seems that they may have hit the jackpot if they secure the signature of Ugochukwu.

Bernd Leno lost first-choice goalkeeping status to Aaron Ramsdale earlier this season and Newcastle were reportedly weighing up a swoop for the Arsenal ...

He made his first top-flight appearance in over six months in the 1-0 victory at Aston Villa in March as Ramsdale had a minor injury. Even though his future is uncertain, Leno drew praise from the Arsenal manager for the professionalism he has shown throughout his battle with Ramsdale. Leno started Arsenal's first three league games of the season, which the North Londoners lost by a combined scoreline of 9-0, before Ramsdale wrestled first-choice status from him.

Arsenal's Premier League top four hopes suffered a blow as they fell to a 3-0 defeat against Crystal Palace, with wonderkid Marcelo Flores sat on the ...

A number of fine displays have led to the player being promoted through the ranks at the Emirates and a full debut could now be right around the corner. Arsenal will remain in fifth place, behind Spurs on goal difference but with a game in hand on their rivals. Goals from Jean-Philippe Mateta, Jordan Ayew and Wilfried Zaha secured an impressive win for Palace in front of a buoyant Selhurst Park to deal a blow to Mikel Arteta's side.

Two goals for the hosts in the first-half set the tone for a disappointing defeat at Selhurst Park on Monday night. Jean-Philippe Mateta headed the opener ...

We wanted to put another attacking midfielder with Emile in that space and that was the only reason. Today we didn’t perform and it’s as simple as that, we were second best in every department, especially in the first half, and when we tried to change in the second half, we did and we played much more of the game that we wanted to play. In the final moments we had three of four big chances that we didn’t score to get back and give ourselves a chance to get back in the game. With the players that we have we will keep trying like we have since the start of the season, but we never had a big squad so we can’t find any excuses. They are a really physical team and the pitch is not at the best to do that, so you have to find ways to do other things that usually you don’t have to do, and we didn’t manage to do that. We discussed it just before the kick-off, the way you win here is when you compete in the way that you should, and competing means winning duels and having composure on the pitch to manage the situations.

The Gunners' top-four hopes took a significant dent at Palace, a result which leaves Tottenham in fourth place after the Premier League weekend.

"We wanted to put pressure on and the atmosphere in the stadium allowed us to take that kind of risk. "This football club is all about supporting the team and when we are at home we really feel that. "From the beginning we were not at the races. Then we accept it, look ourselves in the mirror and look to the next game. "It is time to accept the criticism, put your hand up and apologise because this performance was not good enough for this club, and then react. "We scanned it and there is some damage there. "When we had the big chances we didn't score to give ourselves the best chance to get back in the game. We needed a big team performance and we did it so we're really pleased. We have to be honest with ourselves and support each other. We were really inconsistent on the ball and that is unacceptable. First of all we need to put our hands up and get the criticism we deserve. Some days you are not there and you are late all the time.

Martin Odegaard has called on the Arsenal squad to stick together and make sure that make sure the 3-0 defeat at Crystal Palace on Monday night was a ...

One bad game can happen but we have to make sure it’s only one and strike back and that starts tomorrow at the training ground. It was a hard one for us to take. ‘It’s only one game so we have to make sure the next one we’re on the level we’re supposed to be at.

The Gunners were dismantled 3-0 by Crystal Palace in the Premier League match at Selhurst Park.

you have to win duels and second balls and be aggressive and we were none of those and top of that we were really poor on the ball. As for Arsenal, it’s time for the players to regroup, analyse where it went wrong and dust themselves down ahead of a match against Brighton at Emirates Stadium on Saturday. "Congratulations to Palace because they deserved to win the game.

Wayne Rooney has said on Sky Sports Premier League (7:56pm, April 4, 2022) that Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has surprised him.

Mikel Arteta's slumped to a shock 3-0 defeat away at Crystal Palace, one that allowed rivals Tottenham to keep their spot in the Champions League places ahead ...

Lee Dixon slammed three Arsenal stars after their 'shocking' defeat to Crystal Palace and said the setback would 'disappoint and worry' Gunners boss Mikel ...

If you are the last line of defence, you have to be 100% sure you are going to win the ball, he doesn’t and is out of position. ‘From the beginning we were not at the races. ‘Mikel Arteta has some serious chats to have with the players because it wasn’t good enough. The defending is absolutely shocking. ‘Then Gabriel has to win it. Arsenal looked to rally after half-time but were unable to get back into the game and Wilfried Zaha won and then scored a penalty to secure Palace’s impressive win.

All the latest Arsenal news and rumours as they happen throughout Tuesday following the disappointing defeat to Crystal Palace.

The Gunners do have game in hand, however. It is not all about on-pitch issues though! The result leaves Arsenal in fifth place, level on points with Tottenham in fourth place.

Mikel Arteta watched on as his Arsenal side lost to Crystal Palace as their top four hopes took a major dent and the Spaniard has issued an apology for the ...

We were really smart with the way we defended from the front and took the chances to score goals." "We have to face the challenge and the opportunity is in our hands. Eagles boss Patrick Vieira said: "We wanted to put pressure on and the atmosphere in the stadium allowed us to take that kind of risk. Then we accept it, look ourselves in the mirror and look to the next game. "When we had the big chances we didn't score to give ourselves the best chance to get back in the game. He said on Sky Sports: "Congratulations to Palace for the game they played but we made it impossible for ourselves with the way we competed.

Arsenal were beaten 3-0 by Crystal Palace on Monday night to offer Man Utd a top four lifeline.

It was a rivalry which defined the Premier League at that time. Arsenal and West Ham sit in between those sides although the Gunners still have a game in hand. After that there were victories for West Ham and fellow contenders Tottenham over Everton and Newcastle respectively.

Read a full transcript of the manager's post-match press conference after our defeat to Crystal Palace.

We wanted to put another attacking midfielder with Emile in that space and that was the only reason. Today we didn’t perform and it’s as simple as that, we were second best in every department, especially in the first half, and when we tried to change in the second half, we did and we played much more of the game that we wanted to play. In the final moments we had three of four big chances that we didn’t score to get back and give ourselves a chance to get back in the game. With the players that we have we will keep trying like we have since the start of the season, but we never had a big squad so we can’t find any excuses. They are a really physical team and the pitch is not at the best to do that, so you have to find ways to do other things that usually you don’t have to do, and we didn’t manage to do that. We discussed it just before the kick-off, the way you win here is when you compete in the way that you should, and competing means winning duels and having composure on the pitch to manage the situations.

Unai Emery claims Arsenal's board was reluctant to sack him and believes Mikel Arteta has been fortunate the club's fans have remained so patient during ...

‘They have put together a group who are all going in the same direction, working together, showing respect,” he says. ‘That was the change. The fans did not have patience.

The Ghana midfielder picked up the injury during Arsenal's 3-0 defeat at Crystal Palace on Monday evening.

I think from the first minute we wanted to put pressure on them and not allow them time on the ball. It’s what we have, it’s the numbers that we have. Arteta told the Arsenal website: “I don’t know, but he [Partey] felt something in the same area that he got injured previously, so it’s a big concern.

Arsenal now lie fifth in the Premier League after losing 3-0 at Crystal Palace; the Gunners have a game in hand over Spurs in fourth but have a tougher ...

But a horrendous run-in saw it all go awry - and a defeat to Palace started the end of season collapse. A 1-1 home draw to Brighton - and a Europa League final loss to Chelsea saw those ambitions vanish for that season. But the Frenchman has mustered just four league goals this season, and half of them from the penalty spot. The substitutes' bench at Palace contained three academy products without a single minute of first-team action this season. The importance of that missed opportunity grew in significance when Rodri scored in stoppage time to give City the win. It was only when the midfielder emerged back again in the team in February Arteta's side started winning again. Arsenal failed to bring in a replacement for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the January transfer window, leaving just Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah as their only recognised forwards. Arsenal have been guilty of making similar errors in the past. But the pressure, scrutiny and injury problems are beginning to mount, so how have the Gunners got into this sticky scenario? Clinical finishing, particularly from open play, has been a concern for the Gunners in recent weeks. Now it's the Gunners' arch-rivals Tottenham - who are in form after three wins on the bounce - now holding the coveted fourth spot which will permit a seat at European football's top table next season. The race for Champions League football was Arsenal's to lose.

Arsenal's strength will be tested in their fight for top four as two more key names are added to their injury list.

If you have two players fighting for one position, the level of improvement becomes higher for both. His last league game was a 2-1 defeat to Manchester City on New Year’s Day. He added: “Now at Arsenal we have two or three options in every position.

Here's the latest from our medical team following our match against Crystal Palace on Monday evening. Read on to find out more: Kieran Tierney Left knee.

However, it is likely that Kieran will now miss the remainder of this season. This procedure will take place in London in the forthcoming days. Left knee.

Kieran Tierney and Nathan Patterson are doubtful for Scotland's World Cup play-off semi-final with Ukraine as both defenders face surgery.

Arsenal have confirmed that Kieran Tierney requires surgery on a knee injury which will keep him out for the rest of the season.

Paul Merson has told Sky Sports that he feels bad for Arsenal left-back Nuno Tavares following the match against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

The Arsenal no. “He’s one of the players you can’t afford to take out of this Arsenal team. No matter how much you train, it’s not the same as playing.” You’re not really playing football – you’re just training. Even playing in the U23s, it’s not the Premier League. Tavares started in place of the injured Kieran Tierney, and Sky Sports pundit Merson believes that it must be hard for the youngster to make an impact after not playing regularly.