Arsenal goal: Lacazette seems to touch the ball (Image: SKYSPORTS)
As these images show, the inswinging corner is sailing over Lacazette’s head as he tries to stretch for the ball.
His arm comes up and it appears to glance off his hand.
That seems to be enough to divert the ball away from a Crystal Palace head
And it allowed Aubameyang to snaffle up the chance when it came into his path path.
Arsenal goal: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrated with glee after netting against Crystal Palace (Image: GETTY)
Speaking post-match, Rob Holding admitted he was unawares as to Lacazette’s apparent infringement.
“We’ve come out in the second half in our past few matches and really turned on the style and scored some goals,” said Holding.
“We just need to start a bit faster and play how we do in the second half.
“That’s something to work on for the next game.
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Arsenal goal: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang did not look back amid claims of handball (Image: GETTY)
“It’s the end of the winning run and we’re disappointed with that, but as long as we don’t lose, it’s one of them.
“They has a couple of penalties and apparently our second goal was handball, but I haven’t seen anything yet.
“It was an entertaining game for the fans I suppose, but we’re disappointed not to keep that winning streak going.”
Next up for Arsenal is Wednesday night's Carabao Cup showdown with Blackpool.