Arsenal missed the chance to move back into the Premier League top-four after a stunning 3-0 loss to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
A victory would have moved Mikel Arteta's side above fourth-placed Tottenham with a victory, but the Gunners were well off the pace in south London.
Jean-Philippe Mateta's header from a free-kick put Palace ahead after just 16 minutes.
Jordan Ayew sent the home fans wild eight minutes later when he went past two defenders before finishing beautifully past Aaron Ramsdale.
Arsenal were shellshocked as they were the far inferior team in the opening stanza.
They improved after the break and should at least reduced the deficit when Martin Odegaard shot wide when unmarked inside the box.
Eddie Nketiah also hit the woodwork, but it was Palace who got the next goal.
Wilfried Zaha converted from the penalty spot after he was brought down inside the box.
The Eagles now move up to 9th on the table, while Arsenal remain outside the top-four on goal difference, although they have a game in hand over Spurs.
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