Arsenal chairman, Sir Chips Keswick, walked out of Selhurst Park on Monday night, after Crystal Palace scored their second goal in their 3-0 win over the Gunners.
According to MailSport, Keswick’s exit came after Yohan Cabaye struck in the 63rd minute.
The Arsenal chairman left, while angry Gooners chanted “Arsene Wenger, we want you to go” around the stadium.
His departure left Palace and Arsenal supporters shocked. It is the usual practice for the chairman or senior representatives of a visiting club not only to stay until the end, but then shake hands with the host, win, lose or draw.
“It was astonishing to see him just up and leave. It’s just not done. Arsenal, known for their high standards, should be very embarrassed at such a lack of basic courtesy,” one Football League chairman said.
Keswick became chairman of Arsenal in June 2013.
He said after the Premier League clubs meeting in March, that Wenger’s future as manager would be a “mutual decision”.
An Arsenal spokesman did not comment on Keswick’s early departure.
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