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Palace hold off Arsenal

Crystal Palace have held off Arsenal to a goal less draw at the Emirates. Roy Hodgson's men bring an end to Arsenal three game winning streak. The result means Arsenal remain 11th in the standings while palace move a place up into 13th spot.

It was Palace who came close to scoring on two occasion in the first half but James Tomkins was denied by the post from a solid header while Belgian striker Christian Benteke's power header was brilliantly denied by Arsenal goalie Leno. 

Arsenal's best chance fell for Lacazette but his effort from inside the Palace box found the side netting in the 55th minute. Palace striker Benteke had the chance to put the game to bed but his header in the 70th minute was put wayward. 

Next up for Arsenal is a visit by Newcastle to the Emirates while Palace travel to Etihad to take on Manchester City. 

photo credits - Kevin Quigley NMC Pool 

15 January 2021