Arsenal vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Gunners net five at Emirates Stadium
Arsenal 5-0 Crystal Palace: Gabriel, Trossard and Martinelli all scored as the Gunners ran rampant
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Your support makes all the difference.Arsenal earned themselves a much needed win with a 5-0 hammering of Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium in Saturday’s early Premier League kick off.
From the start the Gunners looked to take control but seemed nervous and tentative after their recent troubles in front of goal. The breakthrough came from a set piece, Gabriel rising highest at the back post to nod Arsenal ahead. The second goal came in a similar fashion. Bukayo Saka swung in another corner, Gabriel won the header but this time sent the ball into Dean Henderson for an own goal.
The Gunners went into the break two goals to the good and grew in confidence. Leandro Trossard ended his goal drought with a fine finish to complete a counter attack before Gabriel Martinelli came off the bench to score two goals late in stoppage time to put the icing on the cake.
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FT Arsenal 5-0 Crystal Palace
Arsenal are now up to third and have drawn back level with Manchester City and Aston Villa on 43 points. They are just two behind Liverpool at the top of the league though they have played one game more than Jurgen Klopp’s men.
FT Arsenal 5-0 Crystal Palace
Arsenal goalscorers Gabriel and Gabriel Martinelli spoke to TNT Sports.
Gabriel is told his second goal was given as an own goal by Dean Henderson.
“Ah, yeah, but I’m so happy to score goals for the team. I think one more minute and Gabriel Martinelli will score three goals,” he said.
Martinelli adds: “I’m so pleased for the team. I think we needed a performance like that. I’m here to help the team even if I only play one, two or three minutes.
“Today, I had the opportunity to score two and I’m so happy with the team and the performance.”
Full-time! Arsenal 5-0 Crystal Palace
90+6 mins: The whistle goes to end the game at the Emirates stadium. It’s been a perfect outing for Arsenal who get back to winning ways in the most emphatic fashion.
GOAL! Arsenal 5-0 Crystal Palace (Martinelli, 90+6’)⚽️
90+6 mins: Martinelli has two!
It’s an almost carbon copy of the previous goal with the forward fed in from the left. He takes the ball into the box and scores with a low shot to the bottom corner.
GOAL! Arsenal 4-0 Crystal Palace (Martinelli, 90+4’)⚽️
90+4 mins: Another one!
Gabriell Martinelli has been a menace since he’s come on and now has the goal he’s been after. Arsenal stretch Palace and work the ball in behind for the Brazilian.
He’s got the composure to slot it home and Arsenal have another player on the scoresheet.
Arsenal 3-0 Crystal Palace
90 mins: There’s six minutes of added time to play before the end of this match.
Arsenal 3-0 Crystal Palace
86 mins: Bukayo Saka loses the ball on the edge of the Palace box after a patient build-up from Arsenal. Gabriel Martinelli nicks it back quickly but loses the ball again as he attacks from the left.
Arsenal 3-0 Crystal Palace
83 mins: Arsenal are cruising to victory here. Dominating possession, pushing high up the pitch, looking for more goals. It’s bee a very impressive performance from them.
Arsenal 3-0 Crystal Palace
80 mins: More changes coming now but this time for Arsenal. Gabriel Jesus gets a loud round of applause for his efforts today as he heads off alongside goalscorer Gabriel.
Jakub Kiwior and Eddie Nketiah are the two men brought on.
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