4 conclusions as Arsenal lose to Crystal Palace

#3 Unai Emery got some of his decisions wrong

A certain part of the blame certainly goes to Unai Emery

Sokratis Paspasthopulous was sidelined for the game due to suspension, as he was serving his second game of the two-match ban, neither was Nacho Monreal included in the starting line up due to a tough game coming up against Wolves in midweek.

So the pressure was on Mustafi, Koscielny, and Dinos Mavropanos to hold the fort. The latter two did their job to perfection, but Mustafi caused his side a goal when he asked Leno to come nearly 10 yards out of his box to collect a ball, instead of clearing it the first time.

Maitland Niles and Torreira were also given a rest for the upcoming game against Wolves. Unai Emery thought he could get a win comfortably, as Arsenal were playing at home and the Aubameyang-Lacazette duo had started together. However, the players let the gaffer down and a certain part of the blame certainly goes to Unai Emery as well.

This loss makes the game against Wolves a must-win one, as Tottenham and Chelsea are playing Brighton and Burnley at home, and the home sides are obviously the favourites to win the game. A loss to Wolves and in case Chelsea take 3 points, Arsenal will be dragged back to 5th, 3 points behind Chelsea, who will then sit at 4th.