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Arsenal vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result and final score as Bukayo Saka stars in four-goal win

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Sunday 19 March 2023 12:18 EDT
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Arsenal will head into the international break eight points clear in the Premier League title race after Bukayo Saka scored twice in a 4-1 home defeat of Crystal Palace on Sunday.

With chasers Manchester City otherwise engaged this weekend in the FA Cup, Arsenal took full advantage with Gabriel Martinelli opening the scoring and Granit Xhaka also on target.

Jeffrey Schlupp got Palace’s first goal in five league games to briefly raise their hopes in the second half but Arsenal were never going to miss the chance to tighten their grip on top spot as they chase a first English title for 19 years.

Arsenal now have 69 points from 28 games with reigning champions City on 61 with a game in hand.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

Mitchell is down for the visitors after hurting himself in pursuit of White. The game pauses for him to receive treatment.

19 March 2023 14:21

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

White bursts down the right flank and tries to send a cutback towards Trossard. Milivojevic is in the right place at the right time to clear the danger.

19 March 2023 14:21

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

19 March 2023 14:19

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

SAVE! Whitworth produces a sharp stop to deny Odegaard's left-footed strike after Saka's cross was deflected into the path of the Arsenal skipper.

19 March 2023 14:18

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

SAVE! Edouard is played through on goal by Schlup and only has Ramsdale to beat, but he sends a tame effort at goal that the Arsenal keeper saves before Holding clears the rebound.

19 March 2023 14:17

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

Saka is played into space down the right flank and looks to open up room for a strike, but Palace defenders converge to close up the opening.

19 March 2023 14:15

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

19 March 2023 14:14

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

Arsenal have been giving a warning about losing the ball high up the field. Zaha was so unlucky there to strike the post and not get the bounce of the ball on the rebound.

19 March 2023 14:14

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

OFF THE POST! Schlupp wins the ball for the visitors and releases Zaha down the left flank. He cuts inside to shoot on his right foot, but his effort rattles the post and bounces back off Ramsdale's legs before rolling inches wide. So close for an opener for the Eagles.

19 March 2023 14:13

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

Arsenal break down the left flank on the counter. Martinelli pushes forward into the box and looks for Trossard on a late run, but Tomkins is alert to clear the danger.

19 March 2023 14:10

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