Alexandre Lacazette the Arsenal Savior

DBasia.news – Arsenal only won one point after playing 2-2 against Crystal Palace in the 2021-2022 Premier League match, at the Emirates Stadium, Tuesday (19/10). The Gunners avoided defeat thanks to Alexandre Lacazette’s goal at the final whistle.

Indeed, Arsenal have more chances than Crystal Palace. In total, Arsenal fired 17 shots, while Palace only had nine. Meanwhile, for ball possession, Arsenal are also ahead with 54 percent.

However, Arsenal are less effective. The proof, both teams have six shots on target.

Arsenal closed the first half with a 1-0 advantage thanks to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s goal in the 8th minute. The striker took advantage of a wild ball saved by Vicente Guaita.

Crystal Palace equalized at 1-1 in the 50th minute. Christian Benteke listed his name on the scoreboard.

The goal stems from the failure of Thomas Partey to defend the ball from Jordan Ayew. Then, the ball was sent to Benteke who beat Aaron Ramsdale calmly. Benteke fired a shot into the bottom right corner.

Arsenal behind behind 2-1 in the 73rd minute. Cooperation Conor Gallagher and Michael Olise ended with a goal scored by Odsonne Edouard. The ball hit the crossbar before bouncing down and over the line.

Arsenal’s efforts to reply to a new goal were successful near the end of the game or rather in the 90+5 minute. Alexandre Lacazette not getting an escort meant hitting the ball into the net from close range. The score of 2-2 lasted until the long whistle.

A 2-2 draw meant that Arsenal failed to beat the Eagles in their last four home games in the Premier League. The breakdown is one loss and three draws.

Meanwhile, Arsenal are currently in 12th position in the standings after collecting 11 points from eight matches. Next, Mikel Arteta’s troops will host Aston Villa on Saturday (23/10).

Lineup:

Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Aaron Ramsdale; Takehiro Tomiyasu, Ben White, Gabriel, Kieran Tierney; Thomas Partey (Gabriel Martinelli81′), Martin Odegaard (Alexandre Lacazette 67′); Nicolas Pepe, Emile Smith-Rowe, Bukayo Saka (Albert Sambi Lokonga 46′); Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Coach: Mikel Arteta

Crystal Palace (4-3-3): Vicente Guaita; Joel Ward, Marc Guehi, Joachim Andersen, Tyrick Mitchell; Luka Milivojevic (Cheikhou Kouyate 67′), James McArthur, Conor Gallagher; Jordan Ayew (Michael Olise 71′), Christian Benteke, Odsonne Edouard (James Tomkins 82′).

Coach: Patrick Vieira