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In today's Fiver: A tale of two brooding former Arsenal midfielders and get well soon, Louis van Gaal.

That way the players won’t be able to hear the hoarse boos and rasping gasps of dismay” – Steve Malone. But what happens to the extra minutes played at the end of the first half? “It’s mindless, thuggish behaviour and it has no place in any civilised society,” added the Scottish first minister. While the outcome of tonight’s game looks tough to call, your neutral Fiver is looking forward to a spicy and feisty affair. “When a match gets to 90 minutes and there’s five additional minutes, we all say the game was 95 minutes long. And make sure that everyone is fine and look forward to the challenge that we have ahead.” This is the part of the game we wanted to improve, being aggressive. People might think: ‘What are you talking about?’ But to come back from where I was at, in a dark place, makes it special” – Phil Jones talks to Donald McRae about playing for Manchester United again, and coping with injuries and online abuse. With their own occasionally brooding former Gunners midfielder in charge and no shortage of talented young whippersnappers among their ranks, Crystal Palace resemble a kind of Gooners-Lite. Comfortably ensconced in mid-table, they could actually be a lot higher were it not for their pre-Christmas predilection for failing to get the results their often excellent performances deserved. It’s part of the DNA of Crystal Palace.” They went on to provoke much tittering among the punditocracy with defeats in their next two games, leaving them with a UK-at-Eurovision-esque “nul points” going into the season’s first international break. And where once that process might have seemed a mite indefinable, it turns out it involved nothing more complicated than getting a few well coached old pros and lots of exciting young tyros to gad about in a specific way.

Get a report of the Crystal Palace vs. Arsenal 2021-22 English Premier League football match.

Arsenal's bid to finish in the Premier League's top four suffered a significant setback as Crystal Palace swept to an impressive 3-0 win on Tuesday.

Arsenal were punished for their profligacy in the 74th minute as Zaha’s raid prompted Odegaard to concede a penalty as he clipped the forward’s ankle. Zaha dusted himself down and converted the spot-kick with ease, sending Ramsdale the wrong way to leave Arsenal’s top four bid in the balance. Andersen’s long pass should have been easy for the Arsenal rearguard, but Gabriel made a hash of his attempt to intercept, completely missing the ball as Ayew eluded the dozing Nuno Tavares to score with a composed finish from the edge of the area. It was an especially painful result for Arsenal fans given the presence in the Palace dug-out of Eagles boss Patrick Vieira, a Gunners legend after his trophy-filled playing career with the club. Vieira comfortably out-witted Arteta, who was voted the Premier League’s manager of the month for March after masterminding his side’s climb into contention for a top four berth. Arsenal’s bid to finish in the Premier League’s top four suffered a significant setback as Crystal Palace swept to an impressive 3-0 win on Tuesday.

Former Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira masterminded an ambush against his old club, who have surrendered the all-important fourth spot to arch-rivals ...

Their wastefulness proved costly as Wilfried Zaha put the game to bed with a penalty 16 minutes from time.Tottenham Hotspur’s 5-0 home victory over Newcastle United on Sunday means they are fourth, ahead of their arch-rivals on goal difference having played a game more.The scoreline at Selhurst Park did not flatter an impressive Palace, who continue to improve under former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira, with the victory moving them up to ninth.Arsenal had been in fine form on the road in the Premier League before their trip across London.Their 1-0 win at Aston Villa last time out was their fifth away league victory in a row - the first time they had been on such a run since May 2015.But they struggled from the start to find any rhythm, with Palace very much the better side in the opening period.It took the home side 16 minutes to break the deadlock, as Joachim Andersen’s head sent a free-kick across the box for Mateta to steer in his fourth league goal of the season.Eight minutes later centre-back Anderson again turned provider, picking out a perfect pass for Ayew, who controlled well before finding the net for the first time since December.Arsenal could not create any openings of note in the first half, with Mateta going close to adding a third for Palace before the interval.Content with a two-goal lead, the hosts sat back and invited pressure after the break. Smith Rowe should have done better from close range before Odegaard dragged his effort wide.Zaha then broke on the counter and was awarded a penalty - only Raheem Sterling (23) and Jamie Vardy (21) have been given more penalties in Premier League history than the Ivory Coast forward - which he converted emphatically.Arsenal substitute Eddie Nketiah did hit the crossbar but it would have been too little, too late.A second defeat in their last three league games opens the door for Arsenal’s top-four rivals and Mikel Arteta’s side still have it all to do to secure a return to the Champions League for the first time since 2016-17.Fifth-placed Arsenal are level on 54 points with Spurs and three points ahead of West Ham United and Manchester United, albeit with all their top-four rivals having played more games.News, results and expert analysis from the weekend of sport sent every Monday. Sign up for our Sport newsletter., register or subscribe to save articles for later. London: Arsenal’s hopes of securing a top-four Premier League finish this season were dealt a blow as the below-par visitors suffered a 3-0 defeat against rampant Crystal Palace on Monday (Tuesday AEST).Arsenal were put to the sword in the first half by the clinical hosts, with goals from forwards Jean-Philippe Mateta and Jordan Ayew giving Palace a deserved 2-0 interval lead.The north Londoners improved after the break, with Emile Smith Rowe and Martin Odegaard missing big chances to get their team back in the match.

With injuries piling up, Arsenal's defeat at Crystal Palace suggests that Mikel Arteta's preference for a small, tightknit squad could backfire.

Zaha burst forward and was clipped in the box by Martin Odegaard, earning a penalty he dispatched moments after Partey hobbled off injured, holding his thigh. Tavares was perhaps unfortunate to be singled out at the break given the Gunners' collective malaise, a decision that feels bigger in the context of Tierney's likely absence. Arteta has other options at left-back, namely midfielder Granit Xhaka, who deputised there in the second half, and Cedric Soares, who could switch from right-back if Takehiro Tomiyasu returns from a calf injury. This time, on his first start since, he was withdrawn at the interval and by that stage, Arsenal had already thrown in the towel. We didn't have any dominance, any sequences of play where we could take control of the game and we conceded two poor goals as well, so overall it is unacceptable, put our hand up, apologise, regroup and tomorrow is a new day." A spirited Palace side brutally exploited Arsenal's shortcomings in a showing that raises serious questions about the Gunners' durability in the race for a Premier League top-four finish.

The Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, said his players did not heed his warnings before the 3-0 defeat with Kieran Tierney possibly out for the rest of the ...

“We lost Kieran, we lost Thomas now and that’s it. “We discussed it just before kick-off, the way you win here is when you compete the way you should. “We were late to every ball, we were soft in the duels and we didn’t earn the right to play.

Arsenal tried to get back into the game as Arteta opted for six attacking players on the pitch for the final 25 minutes, but as Zaha was brought down by Martin ...

Wilfried Zaha won the penalty and then scored from the spot to seal the win for Crystal Palace! What a performance and what a night for Crystal Palace! The stadium is bouncing! Eddie Nketiah is on for Cedric in yet another attacking change for Arsenal. They've got six attacking players on the pitch to try and salvage something from this game. The best chance of the game for Arsenal so far and they failed to take advantage. He's on for Nuno Tavares who struggled in the first half. Is this the worst performance from Arsenal since their cup defeat to Nottingham Forest? Certainly the worst Arsenal have played since Forest. Worst in the league since Everton. Wilfried Zaha is brought down by Martin Odegaard in the box and after some hesitation, Paul Tierney points to the spot! As for Arsenal, they take a big hit to their top-four hopes as they miss out on the opportunity to climb back above Spurs and into the Champions League spots. Martin Odegaard finds the ball at his feet inside the box but he scuffs his finish and puts the ball wide. Then we accept it, look ourselves in the mirror and look to the next game. "The players were tired but the big difference is the atmosphere and the fans behind the players." First of all, we need to put our hands up and get the criticism we deserve. "They got on top of it and had a good atmosphere and we could not get out.

The Gunners' top-four hopes took a significant dent at Palace, a result which leaves Tottenham in fourth place after the Premier League weekend.

"We wanted to put pressure on and the atmosphere in the stadium allowed us to take that kind of risk. "This football club is all about supporting the team and when we are at home we really feel that. "From the beginning we were not at the races. Then we accept it, look ourselves in the mirror and look to the next game. "It is time to accept the criticism, put your hand up and apologise because this performance was not good enough for this club, and then react. "We scanned it and there is some damage there. "When we had the big chances we didn't score to give ourselves the best chance to get back in the game. We needed a big team performance and we did it so we're really pleased. We have to be honest with ourselves and support each other. We were really inconsistent on the ball and that is unacceptable. First of all we need to put our hands up and get the criticism we deserve. Some days you are not there and you are late all the time.

The Gunners were dismantled 3-0 by Crystal Palace in the Premier League match at Selhurst Park.

you have to win duels and second balls and be aggressive and we were none of those and top of that we were really poor on the ball. As for Arsenal, it’s time for the players to regroup, analyse where it went wrong and dust themselves down ahead of a match against Brighton at Emirates Stadium on Saturday. "Congratulations to Palace because they deserved to win the game.

All the latest Arsenal news and rumours as they happen throughout Tuesday following the disappointing defeat to Crystal Palace.

The Gunners do have game in hand, however. It is not all about on-pitch issues though! The result leaves Arsenal in fifth place, level on points with Tottenham in fourth place.

Arsenal's strength will be tested in their fight for top four as two more key names are added to their injury list.

If you have two players fighting for one position, the level of improvement becomes higher for both. His last league game was a 2-1 defeat to Manchester City on New Year’s Day. He added: “Now at Arsenal we have two or three options in every position.

North London rivals Tottenham, Manchester United and West Ham are all within a shout of getting into the top four, with Champions League qualification up for ...

Manchester United’s run of games to come are similar, with games against Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea all presenting potential problems. Of their seven games left, they face Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City and while they still have a chance, it may be a slim one at that. They still have the advantage over sides around them, with a game in hand that could give them a much-needed three points.

Here's the latest from our medical team following our match against Crystal Palace on Monday evening. Read on to find out more: Kieran Tierney Left knee.

However, it is likely that Kieran will now miss the remainder of this season. This procedure will take place in London in the forthcoming days. Left knee.

Arsenal have announced that defender Kieran Tierney will undergo surgery on a knee injury and is likely to miss the rest of the season.

Speaking after Monday's loss to Palace, Arteta said: "He is seeing the specialist tomorrow and we will know more the extent of the injury. However, it is likely that Kieran will now miss the remainder of this season. "Further assessments and scans have confirmed that Kieran has damaged his left knee.

Tottenham's Premier League derby clash with Arsenal, which was controversially postponed in January, has been rescheduled as a...

Arsenal now lie fifth in the Premier League after losing 3-0 at Crystal Palace; the Gunners have a game in hand over Spurs in fourth but have a tougher ...

But a horrendous run-in saw it all go awry - and a defeat to Palace started the end of season collapse. A 1-1 home draw to Brighton - and a Europa League final loss to Chelsea saw those ambitions vanish for that season. But the Frenchman has mustered just four league goals this season, and half of them from the penalty spot. The substitutes' bench at Palace contained three academy products without a single minute of first-team action this season. The importance of that missed opportunity grew in significance when Rodri scored in stoppage time to give City the win. It was only when the midfielder emerged back again in the team in February Arteta's side started winning again. Arsenal failed to bring in a replacement for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the January transfer window, leaving just Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah as their only recognised forwards. Arsenal have been guilty of making similar errors in the past. But the pressure, scrutiny and injury problems are beginning to mount, so how have the Gunners got into this sticky scenario? Clinical finishing, particularly from open play, has been a concern for the Gunners in recent weeks. Now it's the Gunners' arch-rivals Tottenham - who are in form after three wins on the bounce - now holding the coveted fourth spot which will permit a seat at European football's top table next season. The race for Champions League football was Arsenal's to lose.

Arsenal have confirmed that Kieran Tierney requires surgery on a knee injury which will keep him out for the rest of the season.

Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney is "likely" to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury, the Gunners have confirmed.

However, it is likely that Kieran will now miss the remainder of this season. But with Thomas Partey also facing up to some time on the sidelines with a thigh problem, that would leave Arsenal very short in central midfield. This procedure will take place in London in the forthcoming days.

Arsenal have announced that defender Kieran Tierney will undergo surgery on a knee injury and is likely to miss the rest of the season. The 24-year-old met with a specialist on Tuesday who indicated he will require an operation, which sources told ESPN ...

Speaking after Monday's loss to Palace, Arteta said: "He is seeing the specialist tomorrow and we will know more the extent of the injury. However, it is likely that Kieran will now miss the remainder of this season. "Further assessments and scans have confirmed that Kieran has damaged his left knee.

Tierney only made a few Premier League appearances under Unai Emery but has since gone from strength to strength under Mikel Arteta. The 24-year-old is regarded ...

Goals against per game: 1.2 Goals against per game: 1.11 Goals per game: 1.55

The former Arsenal head of recruitment Sven Mislintat could hand his former club a huge favour this summer as they attempt to cope with a major injury ...

Whilst the Greek could likely have a friendly word in the defender’s ear, another Stuttgart employee might also be able to help Arsenal should they revive their interest. Arsenal released a statement confirming that he will undergo surgery for the problem and is now likely to miss the remainder of the campaign. Whilst he would likely want to rake in as high a price as possible for one of Stuttgart’s prized assets, his previous relationship with Arsenal could see the Gunners emerge as potential frontrunners for Sosa. Again, a deal will not be cheap, with the defender having three years left to run on his current deal, but it could certainly be one that the Gunners explore in the continued absence of Tierney.

Robert Lewandowski has given Arsenal a perfect solution to their defensive issues. The Bayern Munich striker could be used as part of a deal to Barcelona, ...

The youngster looks, on paper at least, to be the kind of signing, even at the £27m fee Transfermarkt values him at, that would provide excellent competition for Tomiyasu and provide a different, more dynamic option in that particular position. This is certainly a deal Arsenal should look to prevent from happening and swoop in themselves, as Dest would certainly a good signing in the summer. The deal proves that the full-back is available for a transfer and it is one that the Gunners should explore.

Arsenal suffered a shock 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on Monday night to bruise their Champions League ambitions - although the performance was more cause ...

“We have to learn from it, obviously. We have to look at the game, what we did wrong, and make sure it won’t happen again.” It’s a hard one to take and really disappointing. Palace and Saturday’s visitors Brighton are cut from different cloth. “We lacked the sharpness and aggressiveness we always have. “A lot of things went wrong from the start, and it’s hard to say exactly why,” he said.

The former Arsenal midfielder has leapt to the defence of Mikel Arteta after he received criticism following the Gunners shock reverse at the hands of ...

The pressure he put on the club to bring me back here was key. That's why I made the decision to come back to this club. Arsenal also struggled to get going in attack, too, having fired in just three shots on target throughout the 90 minutes.

Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit has warned the club off of a transfer move for Crystal Palace ace Wilfried Zaha as Mike Dean has made an admission about ...

Smith Rowe has become one of Mikel Arteta's most potent attacking weapons on his way to breaking into the England set-up following a highly successful loan spell at Championship side Huddersfield in 2020. And Wayne Rooney has opened up on his failed attempt to bring Emile Smith Rowe on loan to Derby County shortly after taking the reigns at Pride Park. The Gunners previously made a £40million bid for the Ivory Coast international in 2019 before opting to spend a club-record £72million on Nicolas Pepe instead.

Arsenal minded to be open to £50m Kieran Tierney exit after Real Madrid lingers during latest injury setback.

Tavares’ former superior option Alex Grimaldo of Benfica has six goals and eight assists from the left-back position and could be a potential candidate. It is when considering this that perhaps Arsenal look to a potential left-back signing and become more open to Tierney’s departure. It will not be a popular view, but one which is worth raising. This is hardly surprising considering he has just signed a new contract with Arsenal. Only recently was Tierney being linked with a move away from the club. Based upon Monday night, it is almost a guarantee.

All of the latest Arsenal news on Wednesday morning including updates on Serge Gnabry, Wayne Rooney, Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Odegaard.

Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli has been full of praise for teammate Martin Odegaard, hinting at his potential to be a captain in the future. However, if the Gunners are interested, they aren’t alone as Sky in Germany reports that Real Madrid have joined the race. It could be one to keep an eye on over the summer as his contract dwindles.

Mikel Arteta did not make any excuses for Arsenal's chastening 3-0 away defeat to Crystal Palace. The Gunners' boss was more than wise to not conjure an ...

Vieira was part of five Arsenal players who suffocated Ruud Van Nistelrooy and sent him running for the Manchester United dressing room after he thundered a penalty against the crossbar. After Watford overcame Arsenal 2-1 at Vicarage Road in 2017, Arsene Wenger used his post-match interviews to decry a penalty the Hornets were awarded. Unfortunately, the least shocking thing about this result was the manner in which Arsenal saw the contest be ripped away from their grasp.

Alex Runarsson is expected to return to Arsenal in the summer, football.london understands. The Iceland international joined the Gunners from French side ...

I did the medical and got on the train to Arsenal to finish the small details, sign and settle in. That was important to me that they were thinking the same way I was. Leuven have an option to buy Runarsson beyond this season and talks are expected to get underway in the summer, although the Belgian side consider the current option figure to be too high for them.

Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Runarsson is set to return to the north London club next season despite a successful loan spell in Belgium with OH Leuven.

With Arsenal signing Runarsson for a small price, the north London side will not be criticised by supporters if they offload the Iceland international for cheap, especially with more established names set to depart the Emirates this summer. With Arsenal signing Runarsson for a tiny fee two years ago and Turner set to replace Leno as Ramsdale’s back-up in a season where the Gunners could compete in Europe, selling the Icelandic keeper is the best outcome for all parties. Indeed, with Runarsson stating in an interview last year following his loan move to OH Leuven that he ‘100%’ wanted to leave Arsenal, there’s a strong chance that Mikel Arteta will accept a small bid for the goalkeeper this summer.