2017/18
Matchweek 20
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Thu 28 Dec 2017
Kick Off:
Selhurst Park, London
Att: 25,762
Ref: Michael Oliver

WHO'S GOING TO BE YOUR

MAN OF THE MATCH?

Match summary

Two quickfire Alexis Sanchez goals helped Arsenal claim a 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

The Gunners took the lead on 25 minutes when Shkodran Mustafi tucked the ball in at the back post before Palace replied just after the break with Andros Townsend's smart finish.

The visitors responded with two goals from Sanchez.

The first arrived when the Chilean smashed the ball just inside the near post on 62 minutes with the second coming four minutes later after he latched on to Jack Wilshere's superb ball over the top.

Palace set up a grandstand finish when James Tomkins headed in Townsend's corner with a minute to go but Arsenal hung on to claim their second win in three league matches.

Arsenal remain sixth, level on points with fifth-placed Spurs, while Palace are in 16th after their first defeat in nine matches.

See: Crystal Palace report | Arsenal report

Next fixtures

Crystal Palace: 31 Dec v Man City (H)
Arsenal: 31 Dec v West Brom (A)

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Match officials

Referee: Michael Oliver

Assistants: Simon Bennett, Daniel Cook

Fourth Official: Graham Scott

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      Season So Far

      Crystal Palace
       
      Arsenal

      Top Player Stats

        Head-to-Head

        Crystal Palace
        Total Wins
        4
        Home
        2
        Away
        2
        Arsenal
        Total Wins
        18
        Home
        9
        Away
        9

        Played

        30

        Draws 8

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