Three things Mikel Arteta got wrong as Arsenal humiliated by Crystal Palace
dailystar.co.ukArsenal legend Patrick Vieira majorly dented his former side’s chances of securing Champions League football as Crystal Palace beat the Gunners 3-0 and moved into the top half.Jean-Philippe Mateta opened the scoring for the Gunners after just 16 minutes as he nodded home from close range following an unconventional headed cross from Joachim Andersen.
The Danish defender was the provider once again eight minutes later as Jordan Ayew latched on to his drilled past from central defence and slotted past Aaron Ramsdale.
Wilfried Zaha then put the icing on the cake for Palace when he converted from the penalty spot after Martin Odegaard clumsily brought him down as he looked to cut onto his right foot inside the box.
Vieira’s side dominated from start to finish and never gave Arsenal a chance to truly get a grip of the match.But Mikel Arteta ’s men certainly did not look at the standard of a side fighting to secure Champions League football for next season.
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