Arteta: We Dropped Our Standards in Draw with Palace
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta admitted he was “disappointed” after his side threw away a 2–0 lead in Wednesday’s 2–2 draw with Crystal Palace at the Emirates. Despite enjoying 68 % possession and taking an early advantage, sloppy passing and a lack of intensity allowed Palace to fight back.
“We dropped our standards today and credit to Crystal Palace. We struggled to find consistency in the game… It
cost us two points, and I am disappointed.”— Mikel Arteta
Key Match Statistics
| Statistic | Arsenal | Crystal Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 68 % | 32 % |
| Shots (on target) | 12 (6) | 15 (4) |
| Corners | 3 | 6 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
Looking Ahead to PSG
With their Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain just six days away, Arteta stressed the need for a swift response:
“We have the most important game of the season in six days. We need to get our energy back and prepare properly
for PSG.”— Mikel Arteta
Carragher’s Take on Arsenal’s Slip-Up
Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher believes Arsenal missed a chance to cement their top-four place:
“Arteta will be furious. You want to put the top-four race to bed, but now they still have tricky games against
Bournemouth and Liverpool.”— Jamie Carragher
With PSG looming, can Arsenal refocus and maintain their title charge, or has this draw dented their momentum? Comment below!
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