ARSENAL RATINGS: Aaron Ramsdale - 6: Not really tested until just before half-time when he saved well from a looping Gallagher volley. Left with no chance by Benteke’s fine finish but, arguably, should have done better with Edouard’s goal. AFP
ARSENAL RATINGS: Aaron Ramsdale - 6: Not really tested until just before half-time when he saved well from a looping Gallagher volley. Left with no chance by Benteke’s fine finish but, arguably, should have done better with Edouard’s goal. AFP
Takehiro Tomiyasu - 6: Japanese full-back played key role in opening goal, linking up superbly with Pepe. Caught out a couple of times defensively, though, and not as impressive as he has been this season. Reuters
Takehiro Tomiyasu - 6: Japanese full-back played key role in opening goal, linking up superbly with Pepe. Caught out a couple of times defensively, though, and not as impressive as he has been this season. Reuters
Ben White - 6: Mixed bag from big-money summer signing. Can look a class act one minute and clumsy the next. Should have closed down Edouard before French striker’s goal. It was his shot saved by Guaita that led to Lacazette’s late equaliser. AP
Ben White - 6: Mixed bag from big-money summer signing. Can look a class act one minute and clumsy the next. Should have closed down Edouard before French striker’s goal. It was his shot saved by Guaita that led to Lacazette’s late equaliser. AP
Gabriel - 6: Had enjoyed trouble-free first half but was beaten too easily by Benteke for Paalace’s equaliser. Reuters
Gabriel - 6: Had enjoyed trouble-free first half but was beaten too easily by Benteke for Paalace’s equaliser. Reuters
Kieran Tierney - 5: Key player for club and country but just couldn’t get into the game at the Emirates until last five minutes when he thundered a strike off the crossbar from inside the box. PA
Kieran Tierney - 5: Key player for club and country but just couldn’t get into the game at the Emirates until last five minutes when he thundered a strike off the crossbar from inside the box. PA
Thomas Partey - 6: Key role at base of midfield with Arsenal picking such an attacking line-up. Almost opened his account for Gunners with sensational curling effort just wide just after half-time but then made bad mistake to gift Palace their equaliser. Reuters
Thomas Partey - 6: Key role at base of midfield with Arsenal picking such an attacking line-up. Almost opened his account for Gunners with sensational curling effort just wide just after half-time but then made bad mistake to gift Palace their equaliser. Reuters
Emile Smith Rowe - 6: Had chance on edge of box 20 minutes in but slipped when shooting and Guaita saved easily. Some trademark galloping runs forward that are a nightmare to defend against. Getty
Emile Smith Rowe - 6: Had chance on edge of box 20 minutes in but slipped when shooting and Guaita saved easily. Some trademark galloping runs forward that are a nightmare to defend against. Getty
Martin Odegaard - 5: Unusually ineffective against Brighton last time out and similar story here. AP
Martin Odegaard - 5: Unusually ineffective against Brighton last time out and similar story here. AP
Bakayo Saka - 5: Very quiet game and picked up a booking – albeit a harsh one - for clipping heels of Ayew. Then took a heavy kick on the back of his leg by McArthur that resulted in his half-time substitution. Getty
Bakayo Saka - 5: Very quiet game and picked up a booking – albeit a harsh one - for clipping heels of Ayew. Then took a heavy kick on the back of his leg by McArthur that resulted in his half-time substitution. Getty
Nicolas Pepe - 6: Played lovely one-two with Tomayisu and saw curling shot saved by Guaita that led to Aubameyang finishing the rebound. That was his high point in a game when his influence waned. Reuters
Nicolas Pepe - 6: Played lovely one-two with Tomayisu and saw curling shot saved by Guaita that led to Aubameyang finishing the rebound. That was his high point in a game when his influence waned. Reuters
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - 8: Captain was up for it from first minute. Sharp reactions to finish first time to put Gunners ahead early. Selfless running, tracking back and generally led by example. PA
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - 8: Captain was up for it from first minute. Sharp reactions to finish first time to put Gunners ahead early. Selfless running, tracking back and generally led by example. PA
SUBS: Albert Sambi Lokonga – (On for Saka 46’): Caught out at start of move that led to Palace’s second goal. AFP
SUBS: Albert Sambi Lokonga – (On for Saka 46’): Caught out at start of move that led to Palace’s second goal. AFP
Alexandre Lacazette – (On for Odegaard 65’) 7: Tried to lift subdued crowd as soon as he came on. Instantly linked-up well with Aubamyang and was denied quick goal by Guaita. Snatched last-gasp leveller with his first goal of the season. Getty
Alexandre Lacazette – (On for Odegaard 65’) 7: Tried to lift subdued crowd as soon as he came on. Instantly linked-up well with Aubamyang and was denied quick goal by Guaita. Snatched last-gasp leveller with his first goal of the season. Getty
Gabriel Martinelli – (On for Partey 81’) N/A. Getty
Gabriel Martinelli – (On for Partey 81’) N/A. Getty
CRYSTAL PALACE RATINGS: Vicente Guaita - 7: Unlucky to see fine one-handed save from Pepe finished off by Aubameyang on rebound. Fine stop from Lacazette in second half and can count himself unfortunate again that his late save only fell to same player who nicked a point for Arsenal. Reuters
CRYSTAL PALACE RATINGS: Vicente Guaita - 7: Unlucky to see fine one-handed save from Pepe finished off by Aubameyang on rebound. Fine stop from Lacazette in second half and can count himself unfortunate again that his late save only fell to same player who nicked a point for Arsenal. Reuters
Joel Ward - 7: Helped keep Saka’s influence down to a bare minimum in first half and the Palace stalwart was impressive throughout. PA
Joel Ward - 7: Helped keep Saka’s influence down to a bare minimum in first half and the Palace stalwart was impressive throughout. PA
Marc Guehi - 7: Fine performance from the England Under-21 defender - even up against a clearly up for it Aubameyang. AP
Marc Guehi - 7: Fine performance from the England Under-21 defender - even up against a clearly up for it Aubameyang. AP
Joachim Andersen - 7: Danish centre-half certainly likes to play out from the back and does it well. A key player in Patrick Vieira’s defence and was excellent here. PA
Joachim Andersen - 7: Danish centre-half certainly likes to play out from the back and does it well. A key player in Patrick Vieira’s defence and was excellent here. PA
Tyrick Mitchell - 7: Vital interception to prevent Arsenal getting through on goal. Showed great awareness to steal ball from in front of Tomiyasu and set up chance for Edouard. Getty
Tyrick Mitchell - 7: Vital interception to prevent Arsenal getting through on goal. Showed great awareness to steal ball from in front of Tomiyasu and set up chance for Edouard. Getty
James McArthur - 7: Booked just before break for reckless foul on Saka minutes after he should have picked up yellow card for bringing down Smith Rowe. On a red card knife edge then but didn’t stop him snapping at heels for rest of game. AFP
James McArthur - 7: Booked just before break for reckless foul on Saka minutes after he should have picked up yellow card for bringing down Smith Rowe. On a red card knife edge then but didn’t stop him snapping at heels for rest of game. AFP
Luka Milivojevic - 5: Cannot fault his effort but not one of the captain’s greatest games, particularly in first half with slack passing and one poor free-kick when dangerously placed on right of box that failed to beat first man. AP
Luka Milivojevic - 5: Cannot fault his effort but not one of the captain’s greatest games, particularly in first half with slack passing and one poor free-kick when dangerously placed on right of box that failed to beat first man. AP
Conor Gallagher - 8: Shot on turn straight down Ramsdale’s throat midway through first half. Brilliant first-time volley just before break that was matched by Ramsdale’s save. Industrious performance and key to Palace’s pressing game. Reuters
Conor Gallagher - 8: Shot on turn straight down Ramsdale’s throat midway through first half. Brilliant first-time volley just before break that was matched by Ramsdale’s save. Industrious performance and key to Palace’s pressing game. Reuters
Jordan Ayew - 8: Tireless running in and out of possession summed up straight after half-time when he caught Partey in possession to set-up Benteke’s leveller. Saw shot turned over bar by Ramsdale soon after. AFP
Jordan Ayew - 8: Tireless running in and out of possession summed up straight after half-time when he caught Partey in possession to set-up Benteke’s leveller. Saw shot turned over bar by Ramsdale soon after. AFP
Christian Benteke - 7: Back in side after illness ruled out Wilfried Zaha. Allowed to turn and fire in low shot that Ramsdale saved comfortably just before half-hour mark. Eased past Gabriel before firing shot into bottom corner to make score 1-1. Reuters
Christian Benteke - 7: Back in side after illness ruled out Wilfried Zaha. Allowed to turn and fire in low shot that Ramsdale saved comfortably just before half-hour mark. Eased past Gabriel before firing shot into bottom corner to make score 1-1. Reuters
Odsonne Edouard - 7: Scooped decent chance over bar 35 minutes in after being teed-up by Mitchell. Smashed Palace into 2-1 lead when his shot seemed to go through Ramsdale and in off underside of bar. Reuters
Odsonne Edouard - 7: Scooped decent chance over bar 35 minutes in after being teed-up by Mitchell. Smashed Palace into 2-1 lead when his shot seemed to go through Ramsdale and in off underside of bar. Reuters
SUBS: Cheikhou Kouyate – (On for Milivojevic 68’) 6: Brought on to bolster Palace's midfield and slotted in well. Getty
SUBS: Cheikhou Kouyate – (On for Milivojevic 68’) 6: Brought on to bolster Palace's midfield and slotted in well. Getty
Michael Olise – (On for Ayew 72’) 6: No chance to offer attacking threat as Palace retreated into defensive mode towards end of game. James Tomkins – (On for Edouard 83’) N/A. AP
Michael Olise – (On for Ayew 72’) 6: No chance to offer attacking threat as Palace retreated into defensive mode towards end of game. James Tomkins – (On for Edouard 83’) N/A. AP

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Arsenal v Crystal Palace player ratings: Aubameyang 8, Lacazette 7; Gallagher 8, Benteke 7

Gunners grab last-gasp leveller game finishes 2-2 at Emirates Stadium

Gareth Cox

October 19, 2021

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Substitute Alexandre Lacazette grabbed a last-gasp equaliser for Arsenal as they drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium on Monday.

Eagles manager Patrick Vieira thought his team had earned a deserved three points against the club where the Frenchman starred as a player for nine seasons.

But Palace failed to clear a corner in injury-time and after Vicente Guaita had saved Ben White's strike, the ball fell kindly for Lacazette to fire home.

Arsenal had started the game on the front foot and took the lead after eight minutes through Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's first-time finish after Guaite had saved Nicolas Pepe's curling strike.

But the Gunners failed to build on that goal and Palace levelled just after the break. Thomas Partey was caught in possession by Jordan Ayew and Christian Benteke was given time to drill a shot into the bottom corner.

Arsenal were caught out again when Conor Gallagher dispossessed Albert Sambi Lokonga in his own half and Palace set off on a counter-attack that ended with Odsonne Edouard hammering in a shot past Aaron Ramsdale via the underside of the crossbar.

Kieran Tierney almost equalised for Arsenal late on but thundered his shot against the bar until Lacazette did find the net to earn the home side a slightly fortunate point.

Mikel Arteta's side sit 12th in the Premier League, three points and two places ahead of Palace.

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