Hello and welcome to Eurosport’s LIVE text commentary of the Premier League clash between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium. Without a win in 2018 and on the verge of losing their star player Alexis Sanchez, the Gunners are desperate for some joy on the football pitch, but face a tricky Palace side that have been reinvigorated under Roy Hodgson. Stay tuned for team news, kick-off is 15:00.
Premier League / Matchday 24
Emirates Stadium / 20.01.2018
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- N. Monreal(6')
- A. Iwobi(10')
- L. Koscielny(13')
- A. Lacazette(22')
- L. Milivojevic(78')
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Updated 20/01/2018 at 16:54 GMT
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End of 2nd Half
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FULL TIME
And that's that! Arsenal claim their first victory of 2018 in convincing manner. It is much needed. Now for more transfer speculation before Arsenal host Chelsea in the second leg of the EFL Cup midweek.
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90'+2
Lacazette is brought down by Tomkins inside the box... Chris Kavanagh has a long hard look but says 'no penalty'.
90'
Four minutes shall be added on.
89'
Cabaye is carried off on a stretcher - and this doesn't look good for the Palace midfielder. He is replaced by Riedewald.
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J. Riedewald
Crystal Palace
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Off
Y. Cabaye
Crystal Palace
Fouls2
Corners10
88'
Mustafi catches Cabaye and the Palace midfielder is in some pain. Arsenal knock the ball out of play and the Frenchman will finally receive some treatment.
86'
Arsenal knocking the ball around comfortably as they work the clock down
85'
Into the final five minutes and Palace have yet to make a change. There is nothing to suggest there will be any late goals but if the visitors were to grab a second then it could make for an interesting climax.
82'
Arsenal's third and final substitution sees Sead Kolasinac replace Iwobi.
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S. Kolašinac
Arsenal
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Off
A. Iwobi
Arsenal
Goals1
On target4
Fouls1
Fouls against1
79'
SAVE!
A lovely through ball from Wilshere releases Lacazette but he is denied by Hennessey, who despite conceding four goals has had a fairly decent game.
Lacazette has a second bite of the cherry but his follow-up effort is straight at the Palace keeper.
78'
GOAL! Arsenal 4-1 Crystal Palace (Milivojevic, 78)
No clean sheet for the hosts as Palace grab a consolation. Benteke rises highest from Cabaye's corner, he knocks it down for Milivojevic who is allowed to turn and finds the net with a volley.
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Goal
L. Milivojevic
Crystal Palace
Goals1
On target1
Fouls1
Fouls against1
75'
More good football from Arsenal almost results in a goal. Bellerin surges forward, plays a one-two with Lacazette but van Aanholt gets across to block his first-time shot.
72'
Reiss Nelson comes on and replaces Ozil. The German international is far from happy to be coming off, but Wenger clearly has Tuesday night's EFL Cup clash with Chelsea in mind.
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R. Nelson
Arsenal
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M. Özil
Arsenal
Assists1
Blocked Shots1
Fouls1
Offsides1
71'
SAVE!
Ozil to Iwobi who finds Elneny on the overlap and uses him. Elneny shoots but Hennessey makes a good save at his near post.
69'
Milivojevic knocks the ball straight out of play from a free-kick. Have no idea what he was trying to do there and, judging by Hodgson's reaction, neither does his manager.
68'
It's all rather scrappy at the moment. McArthur is fouled by Xhaka, prompting the referee Chris Kavanagh to tell the Swiss to calm down.
66'
Wilshere receives some minor treatment and is fit to continue. You can almost feel the relief in the Emirates. The midfielder has certainly suffered from his fair share of injuries over the years but he has stayed mainly injury-free for some time now and is finally enjoying his football again.
65'
Wilshere is caught by the knee of Kelly as he goes to ground. Looks in some pain.
63'
Some groans and grunts of discontent can be heard from the home supporters who aren't happy that Arsenal have slipped back into second gear.
62'
Much better from Palace in the second-half and Hodgson will be wondering why his team didn't play like this in the first 45. Despite the scoreline, the Eagles are growing in confidence and look the most likely to score.
60'
CHANCES FOR PALACE!
First Zaha is bundled over just inside the box by Elneny but referee Chris Kavanagh ignores his appeals.
He doesn't dwell on the decision too long as moments later he slips through Benteke and with just the Cech to beat, the Belgian shoots straight at the Arsenal No 1.