Red vs Eagles: Untold Stories of Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
Unique and Lesser-Known Facts
1. Wartime Beginnings
The first recorded Arsenal vs Palace match was a wartime friendly in 1904 — decades before they met in official competition.
2. Shared Roots?
Arsenal nearly moved to South London in the early 1900s — they could've become Palace’s true neighbors and rivals!
3. Ian Wright: The Link
Ian Wright starred at both clubs and is still one of the few players truly adored by both sets of fans.
4. Touchline Drama
In 2014, a handshake snub between coaches after Arsenal’s 2–1 win showed how fierce the rivalry was becoming.
5. Palace’s Late Game Heroics
Palace has scored several crucial late goals against Arsenal, often altering top-4 finishes.
6. The Monday Night Curse
Between 2015 and 2022, Arsenal couldn’t beat Palace on any Monday night encounter. Spooky!