In the seventeenth round of the Premier League, Crystal Palace suffered a 1-5 defeat at home to Arsenal. After the match, player Gueye faced the camera and analyzed the defeat.
Gueye said outright that the team is doubly frustrated with such a defeat and that losing in this manner has left morale in tatters. He said that despite the individual chances, the team failed to capitalize on them today, while Arsenal took advantage of the situation. Gueye emphasized that the key to winning the game was the fight in the penalty area between the two teams, Crystal Palace's defense obviously failed to meet expectations, while Arsenal's top team naturally will not let go of any opponent's mistakes.
Talking about Arsenal's set-piece tactics, Gueye admitted that the team's laxity in staunch defense in the second attack of the corner kick was one of the key factors in the loss of the goal. However, he also mentioned that, in addition to this mistake, the team's overall performance in the set-piece defense is still good. This shows that Crystal Palace has both shortcomings and highlights in set-piece defense, which needs to be fully analyzed and improved.
Summing up, Gueye said the team needs to regroup, learn from the defeat and explore room for improvement. He emphasized the importance of burying this loss deep in their hearts and focusing on the upcoming matches in order to bring a great performance to the fans. Gueye's firm stance demonstrates the resilience and determination of the Crystal Palace players, who will continue to fight for a new record in the coming campaign.
