Vieira reacts to the big victory
“I am just proud. We played very good football. We defended well and took our chances. We scored in important moments of the match. We needed a great team appearance and we did it, so we are very happy. “We wanted to put pressure and the atmosphere on the pitch allowed us to take such a risk. We were very smart in the way we defended from the front and we took the chances to score. “This football club has to do with supporting the team and when we are at home we really feel that. “The players were tired, but the big difference is the atmosphere and the fans behind the players.” 1649105515
FT: Crystal Palace 3-0 Arsenal
It’s an absolute hit in Selhurst Park! Mateta, Ayew and Zaha with goals against an Arsenal team that was miles away. The Palace was so impressive, it shook the Gunners with their intensity from the very first minute and there was no response from the guests. How costly could this prove to be in the top four race? IKIMAGES / AFP via Getty Images1649105445 90 + 2 minutes: Xhaka 25 yards outside, plenty of space. I can not resist… over the bar. This will be pretty much it, until the finish is executed. 1649105335 90 minutes: Nketia received a soft foul … No reaction from Artetas. He seems completely surprised by what he has seen. Three minutes were added to Selhurst Park. 1649105190 87 mins: Xhaka shoots from outside the box but the goalkeeper shows he’s not an amateur. This could prove to be a pivotal night in the Champions League match. 1649104930 83 minutes: Arsenal have everyone within 30 meters of the Palace goal, but can not find a way to pass. Smith Rowe tries a cute cross at Nketiah, there just is not room for that. Nketiah is coming back from a distance … HIT THE BAR! Great effort.
