Match Report: Arsenal Academy 1 Crystal Palace 2

 

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Arsenal’s under-18s lost further ground in the title race after they were defeated 2-1 by Crystal Palace on Saturday.

The Gunners took the lead through Nacer Barazite on 25 minutes, but conceded two goals after the sending off of  centre-back Kyle Bartley.

On the positive side Jack Wilshere was back and Cedric Evina came on as a substitute and played up-front, showing his versatility. Several key players were rested for the Reserves game with Reading on Thursday.

————-Szczesny————-

–Rodgers—-Bartley—-Nordtveit—-Steer

–Wilshere—-Frimpong—-Ayling—-Thomas

 ———-Barazite———-Freeman——–

subs: Cruise (for Frimpong 75), Evina (for Freeman 75)

Goal: Barazite (25)

Sent off: Kyle Bartley

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