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Report: Late Arsenal sucker punch after spirited Palace display

Two stoppage time goals from Arsenal saw Palace slip to a harsh defeat at Selhurst Park, as 6,500 supporters ensured a deafening atmosphere in south London.

Summary:

  • Cahill heads just wide from an early McCarthy cross.
  • Benteke nods over from Townsend’s inviting ball in.
  • Schlupp’s half-volley is tipped away after Benteke’s clever skill.
  • Pepe gives Arsenal the lead after volleying home Tierney’s cross.
  • HT: Palace 0-1 Arsenal
  • Benteke draws Palace level with a superb diving header.
  • Palace go close through Benteke and Zaha as the pressure builds.