Arteta bemoans Aubameyang’s red card after Palace draw
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was left to rue a defensive lapse that cost the Gunners three points versus Crystal Palace, and weighed in on the straight red card received by star striker Pierre Emerick Aubameyang.
The Gunners looked set for another three points after taking a one goal lead at the break, but a deflected effort from Jordan Ayew restored parity and Aubameyang saw red either side of the hour mark to leave the Gunners reeling.
Arsenal boss Arteta was understandably pleased with the first-half showing, but blasted the poor defending that led to Palace’s equaliser.
Speaking to BT Sport immediately following the match, the Spaniard said: “I was really pleased with the first half.
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is sent off!
He was originally shown a yellow card for his challenge on Max Meyer, but had it raised to a red after a VAR check! pic.twitter.com/1eV91CF32Y
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“We conceded the goal where we switched off completely. That is unacceptable and I’m really upset with that.
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"That is unacceptable and I’m really upset with that." 😨https://t.co/De47NOZQG1
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“We reacted very well after conceding the goal.
“After Auba’s red card we were the team I expected because everybody was at it.”
On the red card, Arteta said: “I haven’t seen it but I think it was a harsh challenge. There is no intention to do it but maybe he mistimed it.”