Arsenal 2-2 Crystal Palace: Highlights and Match Report

VAR took centre level in a pulsating encounter at Emirates Stadium as Crystal Palace fought back from 2 goals down to secure a fighting 2-2 draw with Arsenal.

Granit Xhaka conflict along with his own fans following his second-half substitution, Roy Hodgson's side benefitted from VAR calls after Arsenal had raced into a two-goal benefit following goals from Sokratis Papastathopoulos (7') and David Luiz (9').

Crystal Palace scored the first goal when the visitors were correctly awarded a penalty after Calum Chambers felled Wilfried Zaha in the penalty area.

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Crystal Palace drew level at the start of the second half, Jordan Ayew heading in James McArthur's cross.

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HIGHLIGHTS

Player ratings

Arsenal: Leno (7), Chambers (6), Sokratis (7), Luiz (7), Tierney (7), Xhaka (5), Guendouzi (7), Ceballos (7), Pepe (6), Lacazette (6), Aubameyang (6).

Subs: Saka (6), Kolasinac (6)

Crystal Palace: Hennessey (7), Ward (7), Tomkins (7), Cahill (6), Van Aanholt (7), Milivojevic (7), Kouyate (7), McArthur (7), Townsend (7), Ayew (8), Zaha (8).

Subs: Benteke (n/a), McCarthy (n/a).

Man of the Match: Jordan Ayew

What's next?

Arsenal now travel to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday evening. Arsenal then face Wolves at Emirates Stadium on Saturday in the Premier League.