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
Martinelli is straight on the attack down the left flank and he wins a corner off the legs of Ward.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
Arsenal are not happy with referee Stuart Attwell as he awards another free-kick to Palace following a challenge by Trossard on Olise.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
Zaha releases Edouard into the good position down the inside-right channel. He looks for Olise on the charge, but plays his offload too close to White, who clears the danger.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
Martinelli tries to beat the challenge of Guehi on the edge of the box, but loses possession. Trossard then fouls Olise as he tries to break on the counter.
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