Arsenal‘s hopes of securing a top-four Premier League end this season had been dealt a blow as they suffered a 3-0 defeat at Crystal Palace on Monday.
Arsenal had been put to the sword within the first half by the medical hosts, with targets from forwards Jean-Philippe Mateta and Jordan Ayew giving Palace a deserved 2-0 interval lead.
Arsenal improved after the break, with Emile Smith Rowe and Martin Odegaard lacking large possibilities to get their group again into the match. Their wastefulness proved pricey as Wilfried Zaha put the sport to mattress with a penalty 16 minutes from time.
Tottenham Hotspur‘s 5-0 dwelling victory over Newcastle United on Sunday means they’re fourth, forward of their of their north London rivals on aim distinction having performed a recreation extra.
The scoreline at Selhurst Park didn’t flatter a formidable Palace, who proceed to enhance below former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira, with the victory transferring them as much as ninth.
