Richards stated that Palace played well against a strong opponent, one of the top teams in Europe, and that the team's disappointment with the result shows how far they have come in the past year.

The team has high standards for themselves, and Richards believes that their performance demonstrates their growth and optimism for the future.

Palace restricted Arsenal to few clear-cut chances, and Richards pointed out that the Emirates Stadium is a challenging place to play, especially against a team in good form.

Richards also acknowledged that Palace created scoring opportunities and defended well, and that the team can build on their performance despite the loss.

Regarding Ebere Eze's winning goal, Richards expressed a sense of familiarity with the move, having seen it practiced in training, and wished Eze had not scored for his former team.