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– The Eagles were set for three points until they failed to clear a corner and Lacazette pounced after Ben White’s effort was saved.
– The Gunners started brightly and led deservedly through Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after Vicente Guaita’s diving save to deny Nicolas Pepe.
– But Palace improved – as the Gunners faded – and Christian Benteke continued his good record in games against the Gunners with the equaliser.
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– Thomas Partey was caught in possession by Jordan Ayew and Benteke drilled a shot into the bottom corner.
– Palace again stole the ball off Arsenal to go ahead, as this time Conor Gallagher dispossessed Albert Sambi Lokonga in his own half, and the visitors broke quickly, with Odsonne Edouard hammering in a shot via the underside of the bar.
– Kieran Tierney almost equalised for Arsenal late on but blasted against the bar with his shot.
– And it looked as if they were going to fall short before substitute Lacazette steered home a loose ball from close range.
– Arsenal were understandably aggrieved when James McArthur was only booked late in the first half for a wild kick at Bukayo Saka, who went off injured at half-time.
– Arsenal make it five games unbeaten, but they’ve now drawn their last two and sit 12th in the table.
– Meanwhile Palace remain without a win in four games, having drawn their last three and they remain 14th. Arsenal will welcome Aston Villa next time out, while Palace return to Selhurst Park and they’ll face Newcastle United.
