Arsenal have drawn level on points with the defending champions, Manchester City, after a resounding 5-0 victory over Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, January 20, 2024.
With this being their 13th win in 21 Premier League games played thus far, the Gunners, currently in third place, now share the same 43 points as second-placed Manchester City and fourth-placed Aston Villa. Liverpool lead the pack with 45 points.
Brazilian defender Gabriel Magalhaes found the net twice for Arsenal in the first half. His first goal was assisted by Bukayo Saka while the second was a header into Den Henderson’s net from a Declan Rice corner kick.
Leandro Trossard, who earned the starting position on the left wing over regular Gabriel Martinelli, scored in the 59th minute before making way for Martinelli ten minutes later.
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Seizing the opportunity, the 22-year-old Martinelli significantly extended Arsenal’s lead with a quick-fire brace in extra time, scoring in the 94th and 95th minutes.
Two set-piece goals contributed to the tally, along with three well-taken goals on the counter. Arsenal capitalized on Palace’s late crumble, making them pay for their defensive lapses.
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The emphatic win before their home fans resuscitates their title hopes that had started to fade away after following a draw and two losses in three matches.
The Gunners are next away to Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, before hosting leaders Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, February 4, 2024.
