Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes took a significant blow on Wednesday after Mikel Arteta’s side were held to a 2–2 draw by Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium, leaving Liverpool just one point away from clinching the title.
The Gunners started brightly, taking the lead in the 3rd minute through Jakub Kiwior after an assist from captain Martin Ødegaard.
However, their early advantage was cancelled out in the 27th minute by Eberechi Eze, who converted from an assist by Adam Wharton.
Leandro Trossard restored Arsenal’s lead in the 42nd minute following a setup by Jurrien Timber, giving the home side a 2–1 advantage at half-time.
Despite dominating possession for large spells, Arsenal were pegged back late in the game when Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta struck in the 83rd minute to level the score.
The result leaves Arsenal on 67 points from 34 games, while Liverpool, with 79 points from 33 games, remain at the top of the table and need just one more point from their remaining fixtures to secure the Premier League title.
Manchester City, also on 34 games, sit third with 61 points.
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