Arsenal vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result and final score as Bukayo Saka stars in four-goal win
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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
Palace had their moments early in the game, but failed to capitalise on their opportunities. Paddy McCarthy faces a crucial teamtalk at the break as Arsenal were beginning to play through the visitors with ease. Palace have to get the next goal otherwise the scoreline could get out of hand.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
Arsenal hold a 2-0 lead over Crystal Palace at the break in their Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium. Palace gave the home side a fright in the early stages when Wilfried Zaha struck the post. However, the Gunners soon took the upper hand when Gabriel Martinelli scored his 13th Premier League goal of the season before Bukayo Saka put Mikel Arteta's men in command with a fine finish before the interval.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
Palace press down the left flank where Mitchell has time to lift a cross into the box. However, he overhits his delivery out for a goal-kick.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
WIDE! Partey lines up a low strike from 25 yards as Arsenal push for a third before the break. It travels through a crowd of defenders, but rolls wide of the right post.
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