Arsenal let another lead slip as a Petr Cech error gifted Crystal Palace a 1-1 Premier League draw at the Emirates.
Alexis Sanchez planted a header past Wayne Hennessey at the end of an otherwise featureless first half to give Arsenal the lead.
But Yannick Bolasie earned a share of the spoils on 82 thanks to some poor Arsenal defending – first Francis Coquelin failed to close the Palace winger down, then Cech failed to keep out his low shot at the near post.
The result came after Arsenal surrendered a two-goal lead in last weekend’s 3-3 draw at West Ham.
They failed to reclaim third place from Manchester City, who won at Chelsea on Saturday, and now sit just four points ahead of fifth-placed Manchester United.
Alexis Sanchez had given the Gunners the lead, heading home Danny Welbeck's floated pass in first-half injury time. However, Palace picked up a bonus point when Bolasie's low drive squirmed beyond the diving Cech and into the back of the net.
The result means Arsenal remain in fourth place in the Premier League table, four points clear of Manchester United with both teams having five games to play. Crystal Palace, meanwhile, are now nine points clear of the relegation zone.
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