Arsenal Extend Lead with Win Against Crystal Palace

Arsenal went into this match with the opportunity to extend their lead to eight points. because of Manchester City’s commitments in the FA Cup. Crystal Palace had sacked former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira on Friday morning. There must have been some pundits and fans eager to see how Arsenal would react to the disappointment of going out of the Europa League.

Palace started the game well and did not look like a team that hadn’t won a match this year. Crystal Palace could have taken an early lead. Wilfried Zaha’s shot hit the post, bounced off Ramsdale and went out for a corner.

The first goal came after 28 minutes. A cross into the box by Saka was picked up by Martinelli, who shifted the ball to his weaker foot, evading Joel Ward to slot the ball into the net. Two minutes before the break, Arsenal increased their lead through Bukayo Saka. Xhaka hit a low cross across Crystal Palace’s six-yard area, but there was no Arsenal player close enough to the ball. The ball was picked up by Sake. He exchanged passes with Ben White, presenting him with an opportunity on goal. He put the ball past the Palace keeper into the net.

Arsenal were in control in the second half and extended their lead ten minutes into the second half. Xhaka’s exchanged passes with Trossard and his through pass to Xhaka in the box was slotted into the net by Xhaka.

Crystal Palace scored a goal in the 63rd minute through Jeffrey Schlupp. A corner taken by Oliseh dropped into the six-yard box. Schlupp was the quickest to react and hit his shot into the net. Arsenal extended their lead with another brilliant goal from Saka. A low cross from the left side of Palace’s box was met by Saka, who hit a great shot into the net.

The match ended 4-1 and extended Arsenal’s lead to eight points. The Premier League will resume again on 1st April when Arsenal play Leeds and Manchester City face Liverpool.