Tottenham supporters are enjoying lording it over their rivals.
Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil looks dejected after Crystal Palace’s Yohan Cabaye scored their second goal
Arsenal suffered another serious setback in their attempts to finish in the top four this week when they were defeated by Crystal Palace.
It was not just a narrow victory, but a 3-0 win for the Eagles who outclassed the Gunners all over the pitch.
Palace fans were thrilled with the win, and they were not the only ones.
Arsenal’s bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspur were thrilled to see Arsenal unravelling, now sitting 14 points behind them.
Crystal Palace’s Yohan Cabaye scores their second goal
In previous years Arsenal have bridged seemingly unassailable gaps to overtake Spurs. This time they are leaving themselves with too much to do and the form of the two teams do not suggest it is possible.
Among the Tottenham fans revelling in Arsenal’s latest setback as Member of Parliament for Tottenham, David Lammy, who is a keen fan. He took to Twitter to celebrate.
Arsenal have not won the league since 2004, although Tottenham’s wait is far longer – last winning the title in 1961.
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