Ismaila Sarr’s equalizer proved futile as Arsenal cruised to a dominant 5-1 victory over Crystal Palace in a thrilling Premier League encounter.
The match began with Arsenal setting the tone early, as Gabriel Jesus opened the scoring in the 6th minute, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by Palace. Crystal Palace, however, responded swiftly. Just five minutes later, Senegalese winger Ismaila Sarr found the back of the net with a clinical finish, momentarily bringing the game back to parity.
Despite the quick response from Palace, Arsenal displayed unwavering determination. Thomas Partey orchestrated Arsenal’s resurgence, providing a perfectly timed assist for Gabriel Jesus, who restored Arsenal’s lead in the 14th minute, making it 2-1.
Arsenal continued to dominate possession and push forward relentlessly. Their persistence paid off in the 38th minute when Kai Havertz capitalized on another defensive misstep from Palace, slotting home Arsenal’s third goal just before the halftime whistle.
After the break, Arsenal’s attacking prowess remained undeterred. Gabriel Martinelli added his name to the scoresheet in the 60th minute, finishing off a well-crafted move to extend the lead to 4-1. Declan Rice sealed the emphatic victory with a powerful strike in the 80th minute, ensuring Arsenal walked away with all three points.
The win sees Arsenal edge closer to league leaders Liverpool, narrowing the gap to just three points. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace will rue missed opportunities and defensive errors that contributed to their heavy defeat.
With this statement victory, Arsenal continues to apply pressure on the title race, sending a clear message of intent as the season progresses.
