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Crystal Palace twice came from behind to secure a 2-2 draw against second-placed Arsenal, leaving Liverpool just one point away from clinching the Premier League title for the second time in six seasons.
Arne Slot’s side, who lead Arsenal by 12 points, can seal their 20th league title—and match Manchester United’s record—with a draw against Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on Sunday.
With both teams prioritising their cup runs—Arsenal in the Champions League semi-finals and Palace in the FA Cup—managers Mikel Arteta and Oliver Glasner rotated their squads and rested key players.
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The Gunners made a fast start at the Emirates Stadium, opening the scoring in the third minute when centre-back Jakub Kiwior powered in a header from a Martin Ødegaard free-kick.
Palace responded with a well-worked set piece in the 27th minute.
According to the BBC, Adam Wharton clipped the ball to the edge of the area, where Eberechi Eze volleyed into the ground. His shot struck the post and crept in.
Arsenal regained the lead before halftime through Leandro Trossard, who collected a pass from Jurrien Timber and finished low into the corner.
But Palace pushed on and were rewarded with a second equaliser late in the game.
Substitute Jean-Philippe Mateta capitalised on a poor pass from William Saliba, chipping over a stranded David Raya from 25 yards.
Gunners fans were left concerned by the absences of Ben White and Mikel Merino, with Arteta offering no details on their injuries.
When asked if the duo would be fit to face PSG on Tuesday, Arteta said: “We will have to wait and see as they were not able to be in the squad here.”
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