FT Crystal Palace 0 - 2
Arsenal
Commentary:
90+4' Arsenal with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+4' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4' Today's attendance is 25286.
90+4' Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 56%, Arsenal: 44%.
90+4' Tyrick Mitchell is penalised for pushing Albert Sambi Lokonga.
90+3' Martin Oedegaard is leaving the field to be replaced by Albert Sambi Lokonga in a tactical substitution.
90+1' Kieran Tierney from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' William Saliba from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+1' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' Kieran Tierney relieves the pressure with a clearance
90' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90' Thomas Partey from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90' Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 55%, Arsenal: 45%.
90' The match resumes with a drop ball.
90' The play is stopped for a brief moment, as the ball was touched by the referee.
89' Granit Xhaka from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
89' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
89' Marc Guehi successfully blocks the shot
88' A shot by Bukayo Saka is blocked.
88' Bukayo Saka swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
87' Marc Guehi successfully blocks the shot
87' A shot by Bukayo Saka is blocked.
87' Arsenal start a counter attack.
86' Jeffrey Schlupp is leaving the field to be replaced by Will Hughes in a tactical substitution.
86' Eberechi Eze is leaving the field to be replaced by Malcolm Ebiowei in a tactical substitution.
86' Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
86' Marc Guehi with a bad execution which leads to a goal for the opponent
85' OWN GOAL - Marc Guehi sends the ball into his own net!85' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal sends an effort wide of target
85' Kieran Tierney wins an air challenge against Nathaniel Clyne
85' Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 54%, Arsenal: 46%.
84' Crystal Palace with a potentially dangerous attack.
84' Edward Nketiah is penalised for pushing Nathaniel Clyne.
83' Goal kick for Crystal Palace.
83' Gabriel Jesus is leaving the field to be replaced by Edward Nketiah in a tactical substitution.
83' Oleksandr Zinchenko is leaving the field to be replaced by Kieran Tierney in a tactical substitution.
82' Jeffrey Schlupp goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
82' Jean-Philippe Mateta goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
81' A shot by Jordan Ayew is blocked.
81' The cross by Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace successfully finds a teammate in the box.
81' Gabriel relieves the pressure with a clearance
80' Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 51%, Arsenal: 49%.
79' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
79' Granit Xhaka relieves the pressure with a clearance
79' The cross by Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace successfully finds a teammate in the box.
78' The referee signals a free kick as Thomas Partey from Arsenal trips Wilfried Zaha
78' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
77' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
77' Jean-Philippe Mateta is penalised for pushing Gabriel.
77' Gabriel relieves the pressure with a clearance
76' Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
75' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
75' Cheick Oumar Doucoure is injured and is replaced by Luka Milivojevic.
75' Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 49%, Arsenal: 51%.
75' The game is restarted.
73' Cheick Oumar Doucoure is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
73' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
72' William Saliba successfully blocks the shot
72' A shot by Wilfried Zaha is blocked.
72' The cross by Jordan Ayew from Crystal Palace successfully finds a teammate in the box.
72' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
71' Joachim Andersen relieves the pressure with a clearance
71' Martin Oedegaard makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
70' Goal kick for Crystal Palace.
70' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal sends an effort wide of target
70' Ben White creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
70' Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 48%, Arsenal: 52%.
70' The referee signals a free kick as Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace trips Gabriel Jesus
69' The referee signals a free kick as Jordan Ayew from Crystal Palace trips Granit Xhaka
69' Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
69' Joachim Andersen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
68' Eberechi Eze makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
68' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
68' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
67' Bukayo Saka is penalised for pushing Wilfried Zaha.
66' Thomas Partey successfully blocks the shot
66' A shot by Jeffrey Schlupp is blocked.
66' Gabriel from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
66' Oleksandr Zinchenko from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
66' Jeffrey Schlupp wins an air challenge against Granit Xhaka
65' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
65' Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 47%, Arsenal: 53%.
64' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
64' The referee runs back to show Nathaniel Clyne from Crystal Palace a yellow card for the previous foul.
64' Bukayo Saka hand-balls.
63' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
62' Joachim Andersen relieves the pressure with a clearance
62' Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
62' The referee signals a free kick as Jordan Ayew from Crystal Palace trips Gabriel
62' Joachim Andersen creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
61' Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace swings in the corner from the right.
61' William Saliba successfully blocks the shot
61' Crystal Palace with a potentially dangerous attack.
61' Jeffrey Schlupp creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
61' Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
60' Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 46%, Arsenal: 54%.
60' After a tactical foul, Ben White sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
60' Ben White from Arsenal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Wilfried Zaha
60' Goal kick for Crystal Palace.
59' Joachim Andersen successfully blocks the shot
59' Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal is ruled offside.
59' Martin Oedegaard creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
59' Gabriel Jesus makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
59' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
59' Ben White wins an air challenge against Jean-Philippe Mateta
59' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
58' Odsonne Edouard is leaving the field to be replaced by Jean-Philippe Mateta in a tactical substitution.
58' Odsonne Edouard from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
58' Bukayo Saka swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
57' Marc Guehi relieves the pressure with a clearance
56' Goal kick for Crystal Palace.
56' Martin Oedegaard goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
55' The referee signals a free kick as Tyrick Mitchell from Crystal Palace trips Bukayo Saka
55' Joachim Andersen relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' Nathaniel Clyne makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
55' Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 48%, Arsenal: 52%.
54' Marc Guehi wins an air challenge against Gabriel Jesus
54' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
53' William Saliba makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
53' Ben White relieves the pressure with a clearance
53' Crystal Palace with a potentially dangerous attack.
53' Cheick Oumar Doucoure makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
53' Goal kick for Arsenal.
52' Aaron Ramsdale makes a crucial save!
52' Good effort by Eberechi Eze as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
52' Wilfried Zaha creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
52' Jordan Ayew wins an air challenge against Gabriel
52' Joachim Andersen from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
51' Bukayo Saka swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
51' Tyrick Mitchell successfully blocks the shot
51' A shot by Martin Oedegaard is blocked.
51' Gabriel Martinelli creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
51' The referee signals a free kick as Odsonne Edouard from Crystal Palace trips Granit Xhaka
50' Tyrick Mitchell makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
50' Ben White makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
50' Gabriel Martinelli is penalised for pushing Nathaniel Clyne.
50' Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 46%, Arsenal: 54%.
49' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
49' Joachim Andersen from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
48' The referee signals a free kick as Nathaniel Clyne from Crystal Palace trips Granit Xhaka
48' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
48' Eberechi Eze swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
47' Gabriel successfully blocks the shot
47' A shot by Jeffrey Schlupp is blocked.
47' Ben White from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
46' Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
46' Safe hands from Vicente Guaita as he comes out and claims the ball
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' The only goal scored by Arsenal gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 45%, Arsenal: 55%.
45+2' Ben White from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+2' Eberechi Eze swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
45+2' Granit Xhaka successfully blocks the shot
45+2' A shot by Odsonne Edouard is blocked.
45+1' William Saliba successfully blocks the shot
45+1' A shot by Odsonne Edouard is blocked.
45+1' Joachim Andersen relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Martin Oedegaard makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45' William Saliba makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45' Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 44%, Arsenal: 56%.
44' Granit Xhaka is booked for diving.
44' Granit Xhaka throws himself to the ground, attempting to win a free-kick, but the ref is not having it
44' Jeffrey Schlupp from Crystal Palace concedes a foul on Martin Oedegaard but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
44' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
44' Ben White relieves the pressure with a clearance
43' Safe hands from Vicente Guaita as he comes out and claims the ball
43' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
43' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
42' Odsonne Edouard sends a header towards goal, but Aaron Ramsdale is there to comfortably save it
42' Joachim Andersen creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
42' The cross by Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace successfully finds a teammate in the box.
41' The ref blows his whistle. Ben White charged Wilfried Zaha from behind and it's a free-kick
41' Oleksandr Zinchenko relieves the pressure with a clearance
40' Thomas Partey from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
40' Gabriel from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
40' Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 40%, Arsenal: 60%.
39' The referee signals a free kick as Bukayo Saka from Arsenal trips Wilfried Zaha
39' Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
39' Cheick Oumar Doucoure makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
38' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
38' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
38' Gabriel relieves the pressure with a clearance
37' Thomas Partey makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
37' Joachim Andersen from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
37' Odsonne Edouard from Crystal Palace goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Gabriel
37' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
36' Joachim Andersen from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
36' Jordan Ayew is penalised for pushing Thomas Partey.
36' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' William Saliba relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' William Saliba from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
35' Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 41%, Arsenal: 59%.
34' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
34' The referee signals a free kick as Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal trips Tyrick Mitchell
33' Nathaniel Clyne wins an air challenge against Gabriel Martinelli
33' Granit Xhaka makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
33' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
33' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
32' Bukayo Saka makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
32' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
31' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
31' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' Gabriel relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
30' Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 36%, Arsenal: 64%.
30' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
29' Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace is ruled offside.
29' Eberechi Eze makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
29' Aaron Ramsdale could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
28' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
28' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
28' Tyrick Mitchell wins an air challenge against Gabriel
27' Vicente Guaita from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
27' Gabriel Martinelli swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
27' Joachim Andersen from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
27' Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
26' Cheick Oumar Doucoure makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
26' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
26' The game is restarted.
25' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
25' William Saliba from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
25' Crystal Palace with a potentially dangerous attack.
25' Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 34%, Arsenal: 66%.
24' Marc Guehi wins an air challenge against Gabriel Jesus
24' Wilfried Zaha is penalised for pushing Ben White.
24' Ben White makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
23' Gabriel wins an air challenge against Jordan Ayew
23' The game is restarted.
23' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
22' Dangerous challenge by Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal. Joachim Andersen on the receiving end of that.
22' Joachim Andersen relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' Joachim Andersen is penalised for pushing Granit Xhaka.
21' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
21' Arsenal managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
20' Bukayo Saka made the key pass for the goal!
20' Oleksandr Zinchenko provided the assist for the goal.
20' G O O O A A A L - Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal heads the ball home!20' Oleksandr Zinchenko creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
20' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal swings in the corner from the right.
19' Marc Guehi relieves the pressure with a clearance
19' The cross by Martin Oedegaard from Arsenal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
18' Reckless challenge there. Jordan Ayew commits a rough foul on Gabriel Martinelli
18' Odsonne Edouard wins an air challenge against William Saliba
18' Granit Xhaka relieves the pressure with a clearance
17' Crystal Palace start a counter attack.
17' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
17' Goal kick for Crystal Palace.
16' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
16' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
15' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
15' Cheick Oumar Doucoure makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
15' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
15' Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 33%, Arsenal: 67%.
14' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
14' The game is restarted.
14' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
14' Granit Xhaka from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
14' Crystal Palace start a counter attack.
13' The referee signals a free kick as Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace trips Ben White
13' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
13' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
13' Joachim Andersen relieves the pressure with a clearance
12' The match is very one-sided right now. Arsenal are clearly dominating possession
11' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
11' Tyrick Mitchell makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
11' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
10' Bukayo Saka makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
10' Granit Xhaka wins an air challenge against Eberechi Eze
10' Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 41%, Arsenal: 59%.
10' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
9' Gabriel Jesus makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
9' Jeffrey Schlupp successfully blocks the shot
9' A shot by Thomas Partey is blocked.
9' Oleksandr Zinchenko creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
9' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8' Good effort by Oleksandr Zinchenko as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
8' Granit Xhaka creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
8' Bukayo Saka makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
8' Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal is ruled offside.
8' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
7' The referee signals a free kick as Jeffrey Schlupp from Crystal Palace trips William Saliba
7' William Saliba relieves the pressure with a clearance
7' Crystal Palace start a counter attack.
6' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
6' Joachim Andersen relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' Gabriel Jesus creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
5' Joachim Andersen relieves the pressure with a clearance
5' Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
5' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
5' Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 45%, Arsenal: 55%.
5' Goal kick for Crystal Palace.
4' Oooh... that was a sitter! Gabriel Martinelli should have scored from that position
4' Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal sends an effort wide of target
4' Marc Guehi successfully blocks the shot
4' A shot by Gabriel Jesus is blocked.
4' Gabriel Jesus makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
3' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
3' Cheick Oumar Doucoure relieves the pressure with a clearance
3' The referee signals a free kick as Jeffrey Schlupp from Crystal Palace trips Ben White
3' Jeffrey Schlupp wins an air challenge against Bukayo Saka
2' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
2' Martin Oedegaard makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
2' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
1' Marc Guehi wins an air challenge against Gabriel Jesus
1' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' It's a nice warm day for playing football.
1' Crystal Palace kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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