Arsenal 2-2 Crystal Palace LIVE – Mateta rescues point for Palace at the Emirates

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 23: Dean Henderson of Crystal Palace punches the ball clear whilst colliding with teammate Eddie Nketiah during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Crystal Palace FC at Emirates Stadium on April 23, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
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Live updates from the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal host Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

FULL TIME

And that’s it!

Palace secure a point and Arsenal’s faint title hopes are in tatters.

Arsenal 2-2 Crystal Palace.

90'+7
Mateta player of the match

Jean-Philippe Mateta has been awarded the player of the match despite only being on the pitch for 20 minutes.

90'+2
Martinelli fires wide

That is so poor from Gabriel Martinelli.

He’s given the freedom of the Emirates pitch from a throw-in and he runs towards goal, but he scuffs his shot and it trickles into the side netting.

90'
Eight minutes added on

There will be eight more minutes!

90'
Not long left for Arsenal

We’re into the final minute of normal time…

87'
Arsenal substitutions

Kieran Tierney and Ethan Nwaneri come on for Myles Lewis-Skelly and Martin Odegaard.

83'
Goal for Crystal Palace! (2-2)

What a goal from Jean-Philippe Mateta!

William Saliba gets disposed by the Crystal Palace substitute, who turns and lobs David Raya and the ball crashes off the crossbar and into the back of the net.

80'
Palace substitutions

Jean-Philippe Mateta comes on for Eddie Nketiah.

Justin Devenny is also replaced by Romain Esse.

80'
Henderson denies Arsenal

What a save from Dean Henderson!

Patient Arsenal build-up allows Martinelli to cross the ball to Bukayo Saka but his left footed strike is saved well by Henderson.

70'
Arsenal goal disallowed

Arsenal have a goal disallowed for the ball going out of play.

Jurrien Timber tries to keep the ball in and his attempted cross loops over Dean Henderson and Gabriel Martinelli taps home from a yard.

67'
Nketiah's wild overhead kick

A bit of a comedic moment for Nketiah as he does a full backflip after attempting an ambitious overhead kick.

65'
Raya keeps Palace at bay

David Raya denies first Justin Devenny and then Marc Guehi from the subsequent corner.

Palace knocking on the door.

63'
Crystal Palace substitutions

Will Hughes and Ismaila Sarr come on to replace Adam Wharton and Eberechi Eze.

60'
Arsenal substitution

Bukayo Saka replaces Raheem Sterling.

58'
Raya just about does enough

Could have been a moment to forget for David Raya, but he manages to get a fingertip to Tyrick Mitchell’s cross.

54'
Slow start to second preiod

Not much to report from the early stages of this second half.

Crystal Palace are trying to get the ball forward but it falls back to the hosts.

47'
Palace booking

Justin Devenny is shown a yellow card for a foul on Myles Lewis-Skelly.

Second half begins

We’re back underway at the Emirates!

HALF TIME

It’s half-time at the Emirates and Arsenal lead 2-1.

45'+2
Arsenal booking

Declan Rice goes into the book for a late challenge on Eddie Nketiah.

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Arsenal miss chance for third

Gabriel Martinelli has a golden chance to lob the onrushing Dean Henderson, but his poke at the ball rolls straight back to the Palace goalkeeper.

45'
Two minutes added on

There will be another two minutes in this first half.

43'
Efficient Gunners

That’s two goals from two shots on target for Arsenal.

42'
Arsenal ahead! (2-1)

Arsenal get a deserved second to get the lead back.

Jurrien Timber drives forward and crosses the ball to Leandro Trossard on the edge of the Palace box, who turns the visiting defence and fire towards goal to give the hosts the lead.

39'
Sterling down for Arsenal

Raheem Sterling is on the ground in some pain.

The forward lost a 50/50 with Marc Guehi and play has stopped as he gets up off the ground.

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