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
CHANCE! White steers a cross towards Odegaard on the edge of the box and he takes two shots before pulling the trigger, sending his attempt agonisingly wide of the right post.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
Xhaka wins a free-kick in the final third that Odegaard clips towards Partey in the middle. The midfielder rises to head the ball towards goal, but glances his attempt wide of the target.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
Arsenal are unbeaten in 18 matches after scoring first in the Premier League this season, winning 16 of those contests.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
Odegaard finds Saka in the inside-right channel, but the England man cannot offload back to his skipper and his eventual strike at goal is charged down.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
Xhaka requires treatment after colliding with Olise. The midfielder is soon back to his feet and returns to the game.
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