In a dramatic Premier League clash, Crystal Palace delivered an electrifying twist that left fans on the edge of their seats. Arsenal looked set for victory with early goals from Jakub Kiwior and Leandro Trossard, but a resilient Palace side had other plans.
The atmosphere turned tense when Palace equalized first with a powerful volley from Eberechi Eze, and then, in a jaw-dropping moment, substitute Jean-Philippe Mateta unleashed a sublime chip over Arsenal keeper David Raya. Mateta, who came off the bench and was later named man-of-the-match by Sky Sports, described his goal as one of the best of his career. ⚽️
The 2-2 draw leaves Arsenal on 67 points with four matches remaining, only able to match Liverpool’s 79 points after five games. Had Arsenal lost, Liverpool would have sealed the title on Wednesday. Now, the Anfield giants can clinch it with just one point in their upcoming clash against Tottenham Hotspur.
Both sides face major challenges ahead in the cup semifinals—Arsenal preparing to host Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League next Tuesday, and Palace gearing up for a tough FA Cup tie against Aston Villa at Wembley. 🔥
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta commented, "We are disappointed with the result and performance. We didn't find enough consistency in actions to dominate the game. It's part of football and cost us two points." This slip-up marks Arsenal's 13th draw this season, adding another twist to a title race filled with unexpected turns.
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Crystal Palace deny Arsenal win to leave Liverpool on brink of title
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