Arsenal dropped points for the first time in 12 games against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, in a very frustrating afternoon for Unai Emery’s side.

Arsenal came from behind to lead for much of the second half against Palace, but let that lead slip in disappointing fashion late on.

The hosts benefitted from two dodgy penalty decisions, with the first coming directly after a foul on Rob Holding and the second the result of a dive from Wilfried Zaha. However, the Gunners needed a better overall performance to put the game beyond their opponents and to avoid relying on those small margins.

Let’s have a look at our individual player ratings for the match.

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Matteo Guendouzi 7

Guendouzi made a game-high six tackles, only matched by the impressive Wan-Bissaka. Defensively he certainly did his job, but his passing wasn’t quite as effective as it often has been, as he didn’t create any chances.

Lucas Torreira 8

Torreira continues to prove an excellent summer buy. He made three interceptions, four clearances and three tackles, which is standard stuff from him this season. No outfield player completed a greater percentage of their passes for Arsenal than Torreira. He also won a number of free-kicks, including the one Xhaka scored from.

Despite giving Guendouzi and Torreira high individual ratings, I’m still unconvinced they make an effective pairing. Arsenal didn’t create enough in the half the duo played against Chelsea, and the same was true against Palace.

Mesut Özil 6.5

Özil didn’t have his best game, struggling to create as much as he normally does. It was still a bit strange to see him taken off for Welbeck, rather than Aubameyang or Lacazette. Arsenal were always going to have difficulties scoring another after that.