Nobody doubts that Arsenal will need time to absorb Mikel Arteta’s methods but, by the same token, some examples are not to be taken. Crystal Palace 1-1 Arsenal: Premier League – as it happened Read moreMeyer had nicked the ball past Aubameyang near the halfway line and, at full speed, the tackle seemed little more than a careless clip. Fortunately, Meyer was able to limp off, with the extent of his injury expected to be clearer on Monday. “I want to emphasise I’m not accusing Aubameyang of trying to injure the player,” he said. Arsenal popped the ball around at will and Palace had not made a meaningful entry into their half before Aubameyang’s 12th-minute opener.

Source: The Guardian January 11, 2020 10:12 UTC