EPL: Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Ends 2-2, Liverpool's Title Hopes Remain Alive

Arsenal's Premier League title hopes took a backseat as they drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace, prolonging Liverpool's wait for the championship.

Arsenal's 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace prolonged Liverpool's wait for the Premier League title. The Gunners extended their unbeaten run to 12 games in all competitions, despite knowing a win would only delay the inevitable with 13 points separating them from Liverpool's lead.

Mikel Arteta fielded a strong side, looking to keep his team focused ahead of their Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain. Arsenal took the lead within three minutes, with Martin Ødegaard's free-kick being headed home by Jakub Kiwior.

Crystal Palace responded well despite their focus on the FA Cup semi-final against Aston Villa. Daichi Kamada had a shot deflected wide, and Eddie Nketiah headed over from a corner. The Eagles equalized with Eberechi Eze's impressive volley from the edge of the area after Declan Rice had two long-range attempts.

Arsenal regained the lead with Leandro Trossard's clinical low strike from just inside the area, his third goal in two games. The second half started quietly, but Palace created several chances after the hour mark. Justin Devenney, Marc Guéhi, and Ismaïla Sarr all had opportunities to score with their heads, but David Raya made crucial saves to deny them.

In a thrilling finish, both teams had chances to win. Henderson made a stunning reaction save to deny Bukayo Saka, but ultimately, the match ended 2-2, with Palace snatching a draw.

Arsenal seemed set for a win after weathering Palace's pressure, but Jean-Philippe Mateta had other plans. He dispossessed William Saliba and scored a stunning late equalizer with a lob over David Raya, securing a 2-2 draw for Palace.

The result ended Arsenal's hopes of taking all three points, and despite extended injury time, neither team could find a winner. The draw provided a good test for both teams ahead of their upcoming cup matches. Statistically, the result highlighted Arsenal's strong record when scoring first, while Palace struggled with their fourth consecutive league loss without a win.