In the London derby, dramatic equalizer "Arsenal" team snatched by A. Lacazette © REUTERS

The 8th round of the English Premier League was closed with a dramatic draw in the London derby. "Arsenal" played 2:2 in the London derby with the "Crystal Palace" team. After the first half, the "Gunners" were leading 1:0. In the 8th minute of the match, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored the opener for the hosts. Later, the initiative was taken over by the "Crystal Palace" team, which scored in the 50th and 73rd minutes, with goals from Christian Benteke and Odsonne Edouard respectively. Finally, Alexandre Lacazette dramatically equalized for "Arsenal". After a corner kick, the ball fell to the Frenchman and in the 90+5' minute of the match, he sent the ball into the net. The gap between "Crystal Palace" and "Arsenal" remains 3 points. Next Friday, "Arsenal" will open the 9th round of the Premier League at home, facing the "Aston Villa" team.

Standings provided by Sofascore