With Thursday night’s defeat, Arsenal are now behind Liverpool with two points, having garnered 40 points in 19 games this season.
Despite dominating 78 ball possession, United could not salvage a point against Palace on their home turf.
With 75 per cent ball possession and four shots on target, the Gunners put up a brilliant performance and earned a deserved win.
“It was frustrating when we missed the penalty. We were playing well, and we didn’t get the reward.”
Mikel Arteta’s boys netted all three goals in the first half, outplaying the home side in grand style.
Notwithstanding City’s 75 per cent ball possession and 16 shots on target against Everton’s 25 per cent and two shots on target, the match ended 1-1.
The Bees had a good start at Gtech Community Stadium, taking the lead twice before Spurs got their rhythm in the game.
