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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Ed Aarons at the Emirates Stadium

Palace’s Mateta punishes Arsenal muddle to leave Liverpool one point from title

Jean-Philippe Mateta celebrates after his smart finish punished slackness in the Arsenal defence.
Jean-Philippe Mateta celebrates after his smart finish punished slackness in the Arsenal defence. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA

Liverpool’s coronation as Premier League champions will have to wait a few more days, although it’s only a matter of when, not if. In a match that could have represented a microcosm of their domestic season, Arsenal appeared to be heading towards a narrow victory against a dogged Crystal Palace side. Eberechi Eze’s brilliant volley had cancelled out Jakub Kiwior’s early opener but Leandro Trossard then restored the Gunners’ lead.

However, an uncharacteristic mistake from William Saliba allowed Jean-Philippe Mateta, on as a substitute, to equalise with seven minutes to play and secure a deserved point for Palace, who will now head to Wembley for their FA Cup semi-final against Aston Villa on Saturday brimming with confidence.

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