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
Crystal Palace sacked Patrick Vieira during the week after their defeat at the hands of Brighton and Hove Albion. The Eagles have failed to win ther last 11 matches in the top flight and their loss against the Seagulls as their third in a row. However, Vieira's dismissal was still surprising given that the club were 12th at the time of his departure. They are only three points clear of the relegation zone ahead of today and need a result to turn momentum back in their favour.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
Arsenal have a great chance to put the pressure back on Manchester City in the title race by extending their lead at the top to eight points today. The Gunners crashed out of the Europa League during the week on penalties to Sporting Lisbon, but it may be a blessing in disguise allowing Mikel Arteta and his team to focus solely on the Premier League crown. They've won their last five matches on the bounce and another victory would further inch them towards the title.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
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