NFC East

Roy Hodgson responds to furious Crystal Palace fans after protest in Arsenal defeat

By Matt Maltby Roy Hodgson says furious Crystal Palace fans "are entitled to their opinions" after a humiliating 5-0 defeat at Arsenal piled the pressure on the veteran manager. Gunners substitute Gabriel Martinelli scored a late double to consign Palace to a crushing loss at the Emirates, with defender Gabriel, a Dean Henderson own goal and Leandro Trossard also contributing to three points for the hosts. It was a humiliating day for the Eagles, with away supporters raising banners protesting against the direction of their club. An organised protest by Palace fans saw them unfurl a large bann…