Tuesday 29 October 2013

Crystal Palace 0 - Arsenal 2: Olivier Giroud proves he is Arsenal's master of ... - Express.co.uk

Palace did show great spirit after a difficult week that saw them lose 4-1 to Fulham and lose their manager Ian Holloway swiftly after.

Tony Pulis remains the favourite to replace Holloway, and caretaker Keith Millen was quick to point out the positives for whoever comes in.

"The fans are definitely with you and we saw a team spirit today and a togetherness that would make most people want to come and work with these players," he said.

"We actually created more chances than Arsenal."

PALACE (4-2-3-1): Speroni 7; Ward 7, Gabbidon 6, Delaney 7, Moxey 6; Dikgacoi 5, Jedinak 6; Bannan 6 (Gayle 77, 5), Guedioura 6 (Kebe 72, 5), Thomas 7 (Bolasie 58, 6); Chamakh 5.

ARSENAL (4-2-3-1): Szczesny 8; Sagna 6, Mertesacker 7, Koscielny 7, Gibbs 6; Flamini 5 (Gnabry 8, 7; Wilshere 69, 6), Arteta 6; Ramsey 7, Ozil 6, Cazorla 6 (Monreal 72, 7); Giroud 7. Sent off: Arteta 65. Goals: Arteta 47 pen, Giroud 87.

Referee: C Foy (Lancashire).

NEXT UP: Arsenal – Tomorrow: Chelsea (h) League Cup. Palace – Sat: West Brom (a) league.

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