This archive report was first published on 27 October 2019.
October 27, 2019
Unai Emery's Arsenal side suffered a dismal capitulation at the Emirates Stadium, blowing a two-goal lead against Crystal Palace in a 2-2 draw.
The Gunners were on course for victory after goals from Sokratis and David Luiz put them two up inside 10 minutes, but a penalty awarded by VAR after Wilfried Zaha was initially booked for diving sparked the Arsenal collapse.
Luka Milivojevic converted the penalty, and Jordan Ayew bagged Palace's deserved equaliser before Arsenal had a late Sokratis winner disallowed by VAR.
The match was marred by a remarkable bust-up between Granit Xhaka and the crowd, with the Arsenal captain trudging slowly to the touchline while petulantly gesticulating to the fans who had cheered his substitution.
Xhaka's incredible tantrum climaxed when he ripped off his shirt and stormed straight down the tunnel to more derision from the stands.
