Like Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal had a last championship match to play before chaining with his semi-final go to the Champions League. And like PSG, the Gunners did not do better than a draw. In the aftermath of the sharing of Parisians points with FC Nantes (1-1, 29th day of Ligue 1), Mikel Arteta's men took only one point with them on Wednesday evening against Crystal Palace (2-2, 34th day of the Premier League).
It was the evening hosts who nevertheless opened the scoring in the third minute through Jakub Kiwior (1-0) but Eberechi Eze equalized for visitors (1-1, 27th). Volunteer, Arsenal gave a necklace to resume the advantage just before the break on a goal from Leandro Trossard (2-1, 42nd).
It was necessary from a nothing that the Gunners managed to take the break, but Martinelli's goal was finally refused by the referee assisted by the video (72nd). A turning point since it is ultimately Crystal Palace and the inevitable Jean-Philippe Mateta who will find the net to equalize a second and last time (2-2, 83rd).
Farewell to the title in the Premier League
This no one is not a good operation for Arsenal which most likely says goodbye to its (meager) hopes of finishing champion of England. There are twelve points to take to the end of the championship and as many units separate Arsenal from the leader, Liverpool. The difference in goals is +10 in favor of the Reds. Everything is said.
Mikel Arteta and his family must now focus on their ultimate goal: to qualify for the Champions League final. This will take PSG. See you on April 29 at the Emirates Stadium for the first round of this duel.
