On Sunday night at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal’s Victory over Crystal Palace extended their advantage. Bukayo Saka scored two goals in the game, while Gabriel Martinelli and Granit Zhanka each scored one. Despite Jeffrey Schalp scoring for Palace, Arsenal controlled play the entire time.
First Half
Arsenal took an early lead in the 28th minute when Martinelli scored with a pass from Saka. In the 43rd minute, Saka scored a goal from Ben White’s pass, taking Arsenal’s lead to 2-0 at half-time.
Second Half
In the second half, Arsenal continued to dominate the game, with Zhanka extending their lead to 3-0 in the 55th minute. He scored a goal through a pass from Leandro Trossard, adding to Arsenal’s already comfortable lead.
Nonetheless, Palace remained persistent and was able to score through Jeffery in the 63rd minute. This goal briefly brought the score to 3-1, giving Palace some optimism.
But Arsenal swiftly answered, and Saka netted his second goal of the game in the 74th minute. This time, he was given a pass by Kieron Tierney, and he made no mistakes in finding the net to give Arsenal a 4-1 triumph.
Overall, Arsenal’s attacking prowess was on full display, with Saka, Martinelli, and Zhanka all finding the back of the net. Despite Palace’s best efforts, they were unable to keep Arsenal at bay and suffered a comprehensive defeat at the hands of the Gunners.
Points Table
Arsenal now has 69 points after 28 games, leading the standings by 8 points. Manchester City, who played one fewer game, has 61 points in the meantime. On the other hand, Crystal Palace, with 27 points, is in 12th place.
Conclusion
Arsenal’s impressive performance against Crystal Palace showcased their dominance in the Premier League. With this win, Arsenal has established itself as the top team in the league, leading by a comfortable margin of 8 points.
Arsenal’s attacking trio of Saka, Martinelli, and Zhanka proved to be too much for Palace to handle, as they constantly troubled the opposition’s defense with their pace, skill, and clinical finishing. The Gunners showed great teamwork and coordination, making use of their possession and creating numerous chances throughout the game.
On the other hand, Crystal Palace struggled to keep up with Arsenal’s attacking intensity and lacked the creativity and precision needed to score more goals. They did manage to score a goal through Jeffery, but it was not enough to threaten Arsenal’s dominance in the game.
Overall, Arsenal’s performance against Crystal Palace reinforces its position as one of the top teams in the Premier League. They will look to continue their winning streak and maintain their lead at the top of the table in the upcoming fixtures. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace will need to regroup and work on their weaknesses to improve their chances of success in future matches.
