Follow usArsenal took full advantage of Manchester City FA Cup duties to move 8 points clear at the top of the Premier League table after effortless display against hapless Crystal Palace on Sunday.
Four goals, three points. One BIG win. pic.twitter.com/sAj1S78Lz3
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) March 19, 2023
The League leaders were the more persistent side and they struck first right before the half hour mark through Gabriel Martinelli’s left-footed shot.
Bukayo Saka doubled the home team advantage right before the half-time whistle and made their task even more comfortable.
Captain Granit Xhaka made it 3-0 in the 55th minute, before Jeffrey Schlupp pulled one back eight minutes later.
But it proved to be a mere consolation goal as Saka put another one past goalkeeper Joe Whitword to send Palace marching.
With this result Arsenal move to 69 points at the top, 8 clear ahead of City, who have a game in hand.
The Gunners remain favorites to clinch the title (their first since the 2003-04 season) once the Premier League action returns on 1 April after the International break.
More importantly, this victory serves as a morale boost after the bitter Europa League last 16 exit to Sporting Lisbon.
Arsenal would need every bit of boost to claim the long-awaited Premier League trophy as Manchester City, despite trailing by 8 points with a game in hand, still remain a menacing side as shown by the Citizen’s latest results.
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