Arsenal, Crystal Palace Draw 2-2 Amid Title Race Tension

Arsenal and Crystal Palace played to a 2-2 draw at the Emirates, with both teams appearing distracted ahead of crucial semi-final fixtures. Jakub Kiwior gave Arsenal an early lead, but Eberechi Eze equalized for Palace before Leandro Trossard restored Arsenal's advantage just before halftime. Jean-Philippe Mateta scored a late equalizer for Palace following a defensive error by William Saliba, earning the visitors a deserved point. The result means Liverpool’s Premier League title celebrations are postponed, though they can clinch the championship with a win against Tottenham on Sunday. Both teams rotated squads in anticipation of upcoming matches: Arsenal face PSG in the Champions League semi-final, while Palace meet Aston Villa in the FA Cup semi-final. The match highlighted Arsenal’s continued defensive vulnerabilities and the distraction posed by looming decisive fixtures for both sides.