Arsenal 4-1 Crystal Palace: Bukayo Saka scores twice as the Gunners extend their lead to eight over Man City
Arsenal thrashed manager-less Crystal Palace 4-1 to move eight places clear of the top of the Premier League.
With Manchester City heading into the FA Cup on Saturday, the Gunners used the chance to extend their lead against a Palace side led by interim boss Paddy McCarthy after Patrick Vieira was sacked on Friday.
Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka scored goals in the first half, but Wilfried Zaha’s early shot bounced off the post just after the away side closed in on the lead.
Granit Xhaka added a third just after half-time to round out the points, but Palace, who have not won in their last 13 games in all competitions, gave 5 when Geoffrey Schrup turned from close range in the corner. Scored the first goal of the match.
However, Saka scored the second and Arsenal’s fourth in a disastrous result for Palace, who sit three points above the relegation zone.
How Arsenal beat Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace were forced to substitute Joachim Andersen after he was injured during the warm-up and replaced by James Tomkins, but they started fast when Zaha was played at the back and shot low from the left post, giving them the lead. almost took the lead. Odone Edouard was then released past Arsenal’s defense, but was flagged for offside after a 1–1 save by Aaron Ramsdale.
It took 18 minutes for Arsenal to get their first shot, with teenager Joe Whitworth pushing Martin Audegaard’s shot off the edge of the area.
The home side put pressure on Palace’s left flank until Saca finally landed on Martinelli’s cross, who moved the ball to his left foot and scored for a yard through Joel Ward. many premier league matches.
Since then, Arsenal have taken the lead. Audegaard shoots and Saka adds the second goal. Ben White slid him in and the winger drifted behind Mitchell in the area before entering the corner.
Granit Xhaka drives off in celebration after Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Crystal Palace
Zaha pierced Ramsdale’s palm and Palace threatened a comeback early in the second half, but Xhaka soon bundled home from close range to seal the point within 55 minutes.
Schrupp gave his traveling support something of a celebration when he turned in from close range in the corner, and if Zaha didn’t roll the ball inches wide from an angle to play over 15 minutes, things would be fine. It may have been interesting.
Saka capped off a sunny afternoon by succumbing to a pullback from substitute Kieran Tierney to ensure there was no drama in the second half.
what’s next?
arsenal Continue their title quest when they are Host demotion crisis Leeds Saturday, April 1st at 3pm.then they head to liverpool Live Sunday, April 9th sky sports.
when crystal palace Returning after the international break in March, the next six games will be against teams at the bottom of the standings. The last time the Eagles faced a team below them in the league was against Bournemouth on New Year’s Eve in 2022, and it was Vieira’s last victory.
Palace face relegation rivals Leicester Saturday April 1st at 3pm at home before departure Leeds Sunday April 9th. Southampton and at home Everton.