Former Chelsea ace Chris Sutton labelled Arsenal's performance during their 3-0 away defeat to Crystal Palace as “pathetic” after the north Londoners lost a huge opportunity to return to the top four.
Mikel Arteta’s side arrived into the contest having won five away matches in a row, and five of their last six Premier League matches. However, Patrick Vieira’s side dominated the north Londoners from the first minute, quickly storming into a two-goal lead courtesy of goals from Jean-Philippe Mateta and Jordan Ayew, before Wilfried Zaha confounded the victory from the spot-kick to make it 3-0 in the second-half.
Arsenal ’s game in hand over Tottenham means they are arguably still favourites to finish fourth and claim that all-important final Champions League spot. However, a vast improvement will be needed, as Sutton, a former Premier League winner, slated the manner of their loss to the Eagles.
