#2 Crystal Palace were more effective with less possession
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Throughout the game, Arsenal dominated possession with 73% of the ball, equating to 523 passes. In comparison, Allardyce’s men only completed 147 passes in the 90 minutes.
However, despite the vast range in possession, Crystal Palace created more chances than the Gunners. Palace were able to attempt 17 shots in comparison to Arsenal’s 11. They also had 6 shots on target, twice as much as the Gunners.
Arsenal dominated the ball but Palace dominated from a creative perspective. These stats are amazing but it’s even more amazing to think that the scoreline even flattered the Gunners.
As the stats suggest, Crystal Palace at times had an open fire on Martinez’s unprotected goal. The Eagles taught the world how to be dangerous with only 27% possession.
