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Arsenal stop Liverpool from being crowned Premier League champions, but drop more points at home

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Jean-Philippe Mateta scored a late goal as Crystal Palace held Arsenal to a draw at Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners had taken the lead inside three minutes thanks to a brilliant header from Jakub Kiwior, but Palace hit back via a stunning volley from Eberechi Eze.

Leandro Trossard restored Arsenal’s lead before half time and they had looked on course to claim all three points.

But Palace striker Mateta struck in the 83rd minute after an error from William Saliba allowed him to pounce and chip David Raya.

Simon Collings was at Emirates Stadium to see Arsenal in action...

David Raya 6

Failed to claim a corner early on and Eddie Nketiah should have scored. Had a few other shaky moments, but made a great save to deny Marc Guehi midway through the second half.

Jurrien Timber 7

Created Arsenal’s second goal with a driving run and pass that picked out Trossard. Looked a threat whenever he went forward.

William Saliba 5

Was having a solid game before a sloppy pass gifted Palace the chance to equalise late on. A rare error from the Frenchman.

Jakub Kiwior 7

Put Arsenal in front inside three minutes with a great header from Martin Odegaard’s free-kick. Made a big block to stop Nketiah marking his return to the Emirates with a goal.

Goalscorer: Jakub Kiwior

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Myles Lewis-Skelly 6

Back in the team after being rested last weekend. A steady performance but not at the level he can perform at.

Martin Odegaard 7

Created the opening goal by swinging in a free-kick for Kiwior to head home. Looking more like himself and form has improved recently.

Thomas Partey 6

One of a few players that had a mixed game. Played some lovely pass, but prone to the odd error as well.

Declan Rice 7

Went close to scoring midway through the first half with a shot from outside the box. Played far forward and was also upfront at times.

Raheem Sterling 5

Handed a rare start on the right wing, but struggled to get into the game and make an impact. Taken off on the hour mark.

Leandro Trossard 7 | Star player

In fine form and made it four goals in his last four Premier League games by finding the net just before half time. Movement was good, too, as he dropped deep to link the play.

Gabriel Martinelli 7

Thought he had scored a third for Arsenal, but the ball had gone out of play before Timber crossed it in. Created a good chance for Bukayo Saka late on with a sharp run and cross.

Substitutions

Bukayo Saka (Sterling 60’) 6

Denied a goal late on by a brilliant save from Dean Henderson. Fairly quiet other than that.

Ethan Nwaneri (Odegaard 86’) N/A

Kieran Tierney (Lewis-Skelly 86’) N/A

Subs not used: Neto, Zinchenko, Gower, Henry-Francis, Butler-Oyedeji, Kabia