[Match Thread] Crystal Palace v.s. Arsenal F.C.
24d 10h ago by lemmy.world/u/Astrealix in gunners
Yessss! Finally Gabi J!
Lovely flick on from Dowman to Martinelli on the build-up.
More of a goalkeeping error than an amazing shot, but Gabriel Jesus deserves one after taking 3 really decent shots so far in the half.
it's so funny cuz i'm watching this game for the trophy lift more than anything. I suppose it'll be nice to see what Dowman does but like... who gives a fuck lmao
I'm watching this game while also watching West Ham, but the hamsters are not doing what's needed, and somehow the other team in North London managed to score against Everton.
I hope the second half is different.
I have those games and also the liverpool game just to fill out the grid.
Same.
So, Zubimendi at right back. Is that just in case Mosquera comes off and Arsenal needs a plan B? With the two starting RBs unavailable we know who's going to start against PSG but we don't know what the backup plan would be. (Only that it wouldn't be Rice again).
I think we are trying to give both Big Gabi and Saliba a rest. So Mosquera at centreback is a more natural fit. I think we all thought Norgaard world be at right back, but between him and Zubi I could see it going either way.
ETA: And as soon as I say that we bring Big Gabi on, haha.
It just seemed a bit strange that it would be Zubimendi at RB.
It seems interesting ahead of PSG though. There's a decent chance he'll start at #6, and if Arsenal needs to score, maybe this is testing out a plan to move him to RB so we can get more attackers on.
Also probably to throw PSG off a little bit.
7 minutes?? does either team even want that?
apparently I'm just doing all the jinxes today man Everton really aren't gonna do anything huh
West Ham now 2-0 up.
We should've swapped Arteta for Moyes today
Feel free to discuss any other game today as well XD
What a save from Kepa that
Nice for him to get some praise after the season he had.
Wow, even Stan Kroenke's here. Was half expecting it to just be Josh tbh
I remember in past seasons the Kroenkes took a lot of criticism for not showing up at all. Do you think they showed up at other times this season but were just not obvious about it?
I mean Josh has been alright in the Arteta era, not seen Stan much I feel like tho.
Yeah, Josh hasn't made too many obvious mistakes. But, I still remember people being very upset he wasn't showing up to watch matches. I don't remember that being discussed this season, and I don't know if he was showing up.
honestly I've no idea.
Fuck! Just pass it to Martinelli!!!!
Also, Viktor would have banged that one in.
I feel like Gabi J is being given enough rope to hang himself in this match. Lots of opportunities and he hasn't converted them. So in the summer we have even more reason to move him on.
It's such a shame.
WEST HAM HAVE ANOTHER GOOD GOD EVERTON CAN YOU PLEASE DO SOMETHING
Ooooh Gabi J off post! Great play from him.
Haven't seen this ref before, but he's doing a pretty good job.
Whosit? I've not been paying much attention.
Ummm, good question...
Farai Hallam?
Never heard of him either. I suppose he's one of those that's here because it's the final day and they need more refs?
The best refs are probably at the matches where the outcome really matters.
"best"
Yeah... I know. Maybe, "most battle tested"?
In January 2026, Hallam made his first Premier League appearance refereeing a match between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers. During the match, he was asked by the video assistant referee (VAR), Darren England, to review a potential penalty award for Manchester City, which Hallam had denied. Hallam gained recognition for being the first Premier League referee on debut to refuse to overturn his decision when asked to by VAR.[2]
Wikipedia page seems solid.
That one gooner in the away end with a life sized cutout of Arteta wearing an Arsenal champions T-shirt, lol.
I was just thinking I'd be surprised if we kept a clean sheet. And then they scored. Meh, whatever.
That's what happens when we don't play Raya lol
Red card for Chelsea.
oh lovely~
"Selhurst Park Champions Section" hah.
There's are definitely some more goals left in this one. For who I don't know though.
Palace hungry for a win here. They sense unfamiliarity in our makeshift lineup and are pressing.
I mean, it matters more to them than to us. They could place higher and get money out of it, right?
Yeah, they could go up to 14th or drop down to 16th.
Okay. I know it doesn't matter, but I'd really like us to get a win today.
Imagine telling us when he was first signed that Mikel Merino would be a massive cult hero of the Emirates era as a striker
Remember when all the Newcastle fans were mocking us signing him.
"He's useless! He didn't do anything for us!"
...Maybe that's a reflection on your club rather than on him as a player!
Tbf, I can absolutely buy that he's probably improved like a fine wine. He's already done so for us, after all, and he was much younger when he was there.
man you gotta square that to Martinelli
Lovely reception for Eze. Love to see it.
You can't hate him.
Unless your a spuds fan 🤣
well they say Xavi Simons is better so they can't be mad XD
NONIIIIII MADUEKEEEEEEEE
what a header from Havertz as well
How did that go in through all the crowd good grief :D
Bit of luck, finally.
and here comes the guy who shoots down russian drones with footballs
GABBY J SCORESSSSSSSSSS
bloody hell, Emery. And Brentford just scored. I want Bournemouth in the CL, damnit!
But it would be funny to have Man City finish 7 points behind us. Truly a bottling for the ages.
I could give a rat's ass about where Man City finish as long as they finish below us. It's not like United can make them finish third in a two horse race.
Oo, City's beating Villa. Liverpool gotta win this for Bournemouth pls
also sunderland beating Chelsea hahahahah
I just have to have four nil-nil games open don't I
Haha, you jinxed yourself.
I mean, I jinxed it in a way that made us score, I'm not complaining lol
😂
I mean, whether Spurs stay up or go down, it'll be hilarious next season. It's not like they're gonna be able to rebuild easily. If anything the team that might matter is United, if Carrick does well.
That's true. Spurs surviving might be wise for them in some ways. It could lull them into a false sense of security.
Plus it's free 6 points and you know they'll somehow get some off city again
Oooh. Close!
A shame sky was too busy showing 9 minutes at spurs to get a clear look lmfao
Sunderland in Europe over Chelsea would be so fucking awesome lol
champions again ole oleeeeeee
WEST HAM LEAD
EVERTON YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO
from a fucking corner as well
Salah's finally coming off. No more terrorisation by him, thank god. What a legend of the game.
"we are unbearable" HAHAHAHHA
Seems like they are trying to physically intimidate Dowman out there. Good to see him giving some back.
Good save Kepa.
Oooh that was a good save for Havertz shot.
Man everton are so shit I can't imagine them scoring one, let alone two goals, can they (please jinx please jinx please jinx)
That's there good goal scoring opportunities we've thrown away now.
Can we swap scorelines with Everton?
is zubimendi rightback lmao
West Ham have done their part and their game is done, can we see a miracle today
NONIIIIIIIII!!!
Great freekick from Salah that is
Everton are really doing fucking nothing
I'd rather rely on Hong Kong's Everton than this tepid performance
Henderson wants to take taht Pickford spot doesn't he
it'll be really funny if wolves don't end up last lol
also love that they're showing the relegation battle on the bottom row, they know what arsenal fans REALLY want to know
Urgh, just cross the ball Vik!
let him have his fun, he needs some practice with it XD
offside, damn, that was such a good goal as well
I mean yeah he's definitely off, even if it doesn't touch him that's interfering
Was it outside or because it clipped off their other players arm as it went in?
Offside was the call I believe per the mic?
Pape Sarr with the best acting of the season, how's he thinking that'll get anywhere especially with VAR? XD
Jesus HATES palace lmfao why's he good this fixture every time, so close to scoring already
How was that not a foul?! Their defender went right through his back.
Here's a thought: would Bowen go back to Hull if West Ham go down XD
Good tackle Mosquera.
Big Vik coming on!
I hope Noni is okay.
holy shit what a third goal by Wilson, shame it doesn't matter cuz EVERTON
MIKEL MERINOOOOOOO
Nine long minutes for the Toffees to get two goals
Bilva is gone GOOD FUCKING RIDDANCE YOU RAT BASTARD
And there goes the second best Scottish LB
So Romero bunged his way back to London huh?
Did he? I don't see him in their squad.
His absence probably helps them. That guy is an overrated liability.
Camera focused on him for a bit, lol. Not even on the bench, not even wearing a kit iirc. Was a white shirt though so maybe I just didn't see the badge.
Ah okay. He might well have traveled back to try to men's his now wrecked reputation. But I could see why deZerbi would still omit him from the team for today.
oh that's a big save from West Ham's keeper
also what a banger from Morgan Gibbs White lol
ffs spurs have scored
And that's the end of Gabriel Jesus, maybe for good. What a player on his day.
huh, retiring assistant ref eh? never heard of him either.
eh, who cares XD
oo, ref trouble at Spurs lol
seems like the mics aren't working or something, i dunno I don't have audio
Reiss Nelson on my screen in the Brentford section for a moment there, not sure if he's come on but it's lovely to see him again.
Oo, Villa got a goal. Liverpool neeeeeds to win this man. For Bournemouth, cmon.
That looked like a pretty innocuous tackle from MLS. Maybe Wharton fell awkwardly?
West Ham are just so shit man
Why'd they play so good agains tus and now you're playing fucking Leeds and you can't do shit
Merino! Let's go!
Great to see him back playing.
Put Big Vik on!!
4 strikers? that's greedy
Yesss, looks like Ebs is coming on.
ffs we have to actually try now