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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.

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.

Martin Odegaard after Arsenal concede a goal in their Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via ...

Gabriel Martinelli: A little more direct and caused Palace a lot more problems than his Arsenal teammates in the first half. 6. Ben White: Lost Mateta for the first goal and looked a little too and was part of the Gunners backline that looked awful on the night. Out of position on a few too many occasions but was left very exposed as Arsenal had to go for it in the second half. Despite the poor performance the fact that the Ghanaian went off injured is arguably the worst thing to have happened to Arsenal on a wretched evening. Nuno Tavares: A woeful return for the Portuguese full back on his first start since January. Arguably at fault for the first goal but most definitely culpable for the second. 6. Cedric: Dealt with the threat of Zaha pretty well on the night and although his delivery on the rare occasions that he did get into the final third could have been a little better, he was probably Arsenal's best defender on the night.

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

We can confirm that our rescheduled north London derby away to Tottenham Hotspur will now take place as below: Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal

The point keeps Hibernian sixth in the Scottish Premiership after 32 matches. Folarin Balogun continued his impressive recent form, playing 69 minutes and scoring in Middlesbrough's 4-0 win over Peterborough United. Our striker scored the second goal for Chris Wilder's side after 49 minutes, showing real poacher instincts to latch onto a ball into the box and finish from close range. Our young defender came off the bench with 10 minutes remaining as his side trailed 2-1, but sent the game to extra time with an emphatic strike into the top corner in the sixth minute of stoppage time. Daniel Ballard continued his return from injury with 90 minutes as Millwall drew 2-2 with Luton Town. The point leaves Gary Rowett's side 10th in the Championship after 39 matches played. Jordi Osei-Tutu scored a stoppage-time equaliser as Rotherham United beat Sutton United 4-2 in a dramatic Papa John's Trophy final. The win leaves Boro fifth in the Championship after 38 matches played.

Gunners legend Patrick Vieira dealt his former team a big blow in the fight for a top-four finish as his improving side ran rampant at Selhurst Park.

The opening goal came when a deep free kick by Gallagher found Joachim Andersen at the far post, who directed the ball across goal for Mateta to head in from close range for his sixth goal of the campaign. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Crystal Palace dominated from the start to beat Arsenal 3-0 in the Premier League on Monday (Tuesday NZT) as Patrick Vieira's side dealt his former team a big blow in the fight for a top-four finish.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The CIES Football Observatory has produced a ranking of the Under-21 outfield stars destined to dominate the game for years to come.

The Gunners winger has made himself an undroppable asset in Mikel Arteta’s team, elevating himself from a temporary left-back to his preferred position of winger. The CIES Football Observatory has produced a ranking of the Under-21 outfield stars destined to dominate the game for years to come. Top of the pile in this week’s release is Saka, 20, who has been dubbed an “infiltrator creator” by the study for his abilities in taking on players and creating chances.

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'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.

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.

Arsenal: 5 tactical solutions to left-back problem as Kieran Tierney injury looks set to rule him out of Premier League top four run-in.

For the sake of the whole group, Nuno being back to his previous level and starting at left-back reduces systemic and tactical changes to a minimum. There is reward at the end of it, but serous risk in pursuing it. He’s someone who has to pick his confidence back up off the floor. That’s without even factoring in the extent of a lengthy Thomas Partey absence. Unfortunately, he was so out of his depth that deep sea divers had to go searching for him. On that occasion is cost the side dearly.

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

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.

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

Partey to limped off with an injury during Arsenal's defeat to Crystal Palace, Meaning Sambi Lokonga will play a crucial part in the Gunners' Champions League ...

But that is to be expected with his age and the fact that he has never played English football before this season. The youngster will be crucial in the final weeks of the season if Arsenal are to achieve Champions League football for next season. His statistics this season already prove that he is capable of doing a solid job for the Gunners.

Ousmane Dembele and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's recent form give Arsenal a reminder of what might have been if January's events had taken a different turn.

This could have been seen in north London, as according to Spanish news outlet El Chringuito, Dembele’s agent had a meeting with Arsenal, and with the Frenchman’s contract set to expire at the end of the season, he will be available on a free transfer. And it is a partnership the Arsenal fans could have enjoyed, with Dembele having been linked with a move to north London on more than one occasion. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been firing on all cylinders for Barcelona since his winter switch, which has also triggered the amazing form of Ousmane Dembele.

Injuries to Kieran Tierney and Thomas Partey have exposed Arsenal's lack of depth and it could cost them a Champions League place.

It seems certain is that the match will play a big role in where both teams finish this season. After months of waiting, supporters of both clubs have finally found out a new date for the game, with it taking place on Thursday 12 May. With the players that we have we will try like we’ve been trying since the start of the season. Should they fall short, however, a lack of investment during the January transfer window will be pinpointed as a key reason for their downfall. Beyond the injuries, Alexandre Lacazette’s lack of goals is becoming a problem. Should Partey miss a chunk of the run-in, the onus will be on Albert Sambi Lokonga or Mohamed Elneny to fill the void.

Arsenal have confirmed a triple injury blow to Kieran Tierney, Thomas Partey and Takehiro Tomiyasu with the Gunners now facing a difficult run-in for the ...

Thomas Partey was withdrawn at Selhurst Park with a thigh injury, although it remains to be seen what the exact severity of the injury is. However, it is likely that Kieran will now miss the remainder of this season. The Scottish defender sat out of the Gunners’ shocking 3-0 defeat at the hands of Crystal Palace on Monday night with a knee injury.

Mikel Arteta was the focus of the full-time scenes from Arsenal supporters after the Gunners lost 3-0 at Crystal Palace.

We need to start pressing teams in away games right from the start. @jean3107_jean31: The game was lost in the 1st half because we failed to turn up. However, the Arsenal account followed up with a message to the fan base after the disappointing result. At full-time, videos began to circulate of the Arsenal fan base’s reaction. The end result from the defeat in 2022 was very different. It is a real kick in the stomach for an Arsenal fan.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Arsenal transfer target Cody Gakpo has revealed he grew up idolising Thierry Henry as a youngster and is dreaming of a move to the Premier League.

‘I have learned a lot from him and I look up to him. ‘I have learned a lot from him and I look up to him. He’s spoken to me about how to finish in certain situations and it helped me a lot. Shoot low and hard, not beautiful and high. ‘We are not the same kind of league but I think we try to look at the Prem and learn about it. ‘If I can make a step to a team who plays in the Champions League every season, of course it is my dream.