Further chances were created during the final 23 minutes of the Premier League encounter but both sides had to settle for a share of the spoils and Arteta's men stretched their unbeaten run to three games.

"We had the chances and we were unlucky," Sokratis told the official club website. "I am very happy that we showed this spirit, especially after the red card.

"I think that this period has been better with what we're doing right now, that we're fighting all together, than how it was two or three months ago. We have to look forward, improve and play better of course, but with this spirit."

Arsenal's Greek defender admitted he was slightly frustrated with VAR, after the technology was used to send off Aubameyang.

He added: "VAR is there to help the referees. I didn't show a very good reaction but we are disappointed this year because we have been a little bit unlucky with VAR.

"We've lost many points. It's not against VAR or referees, we're just unlucky."

Palace centre-back Gary Cahill praised the response of his team-mates after they had struggled to gain a foothold in the London derby during the opening half an hour.

Eventually Roy Hodgson's team got to grips with Arsenal and caused them problems in the second half, with James Tomkins denied a winner by Sokratis' clearance on the line.

Cahill told Palace TV: "We are a bit frustrated. Circumstances of playing against 10 men in the second half meant we tried to push and it's a bit frustrating we didn't come away with the three points.

"At the same time, in the first 20 minutes we found it very difficult to match their movement and quality on the ball."

He continued: "Ever since I've walked through the door, the spirit in this group, we all work for each other, and the kind of characters we've got, you're going to get that. Considering how tight the league is, that consistency will be key."