N FC's Craig Burley discusses the major talking points of Arsenal's crucial victory over Crystal Palace, and how Arsenal executed their game plan to perfection. At Crystal Palace last Sunday, Francis Coquelin struggled. Arsenal's anchorman might well have been sent off by half-time for two very bookable offences, and following the interval committed another foul, on Palace midfielder James McArthur, that had Selhurst Park baying for a red card. Referee Lee Mason did not show one, but within moments, Arsene Wenger had subbed off his French compatriot. "I had thought about it at half-time, when the pressure was already there," said Arsenal's manager. "After the last foul I...
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