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Modified Apr 11, 2017 08:24 GMT

The defeat leaves Arsenal three points behind Manchester United on fifth

#3 Emiliano Martinez is Arsenal’s best keeper

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 10: Luka Milivojevic of Crystal Palace scores their third goal from a penalty past goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park on April 10, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) — Despite the scoreline, the young keeper was the only saving grace for Arsene Wenger

In the five games Martinez has started for Arsenal this season, the Argentinean has kept three clean sheets. That’s a 60% success rate, compared to the 20% for Ospina and 31% for Petr Cech.

For the second successive game, Emiliano looked assured and composed at the back for Arsenal. The 24-year old calmly played out the back, maintaining Arsenal’s dominance in possession.

Despite the scoreline, the young keeper was the only saving grace for Arsene Wenger. It was clear that the vulnerable defence in front of him weren’t going to offer him much protection, so the 24-year old took matters into his hands.

Regularly coming out of his 6-yard box to claims balls he had no right to win. The manner of the defeat can definitely not be attributed to Martinez’s performance that’s for sure.