In midweek at the Emirates, the Eagles started and ended the game strongly, taking an early lead and setting up a nerve-jangling finale with a second goal. They exited the Carabao Cup but it was a respectable defeat.
Home supporters don’t tend to evacuate Selhurst early, but Declan Rice’s late goal to make it 5-1 prompted a swift exodus. It resulted in a muted Christmas send-off from those who remained dutifully until the end.
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Read MoreThey were valid assessments: Palace were competitive across the pitch, but defended their own goal poorly and were wayward with their finishing at the other end.
Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaila Sarr both missed big chances when the deficit was still salvageable, but were each denied by David Raya, who recovered from a nervy start to play a big part in Arsenal’s win.
After a slow start in south London following a summer move from Watford, he has now provided three goals and two assists in his last six matches.
With Sarr improving and Eberechi Eze in contention to return from injury to face Bournemouth on Boxing Day, they may have uncovered another dynamic duo.
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