In truth Arsenal also have far better players than us and a squad that can cope with players out injured. Our downfall yesterday was that we didn’t have a good enough squad to help when our players were knackered after 75 mins plus we didn’t get that killer second goal :-( We would most probably had got a deserved point if the ref had got his decision correct as well and then we would all be pleased. Terrible ref decision after having so long to get it right - Grrrrr!

England "VAR can I have a badge check please"

VAR "It's Palace"

England "thanks I will stick with my original decision."

One more point

England "VAR can I have a tw4t check please"

VAR "Yes,you are a tw4t"

England "thanks I will stick with my original decision."

I’ve been thinking could we have done things differently in the last 15 mins.
It’s always easier in hindsight of course.
We noticeably afforded Villa a bit more space in midfield as we appeared to tire so another body in midfield may have helped to block the spaces and prevent Villa picking passes.
The opposing argument of course is that attack is the best form of defence and we were causing Villa problems.
Eze and Ward both missed presentable chances to take the game away from Villa.
I’m never truly comfortable when Palace are only one ahead as we don’t keep many clean sheets.
Even v Wolves we allowed them to score a second, but fortunately had a 2 goal cushion and were able to see the game out.
In conclusion you probably just have to put it done to one of those games where we didn’t get the breaks in our favour.

I agree to getting rid of VAR but weren’t both the penalties given on field (I know the assistant referee gave Newcastle’s) by the officials so would’ve been penalties anyway?

Should do what? Make sure that the missus is safe tonight, I'd wager.

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