Arsenal Ends Losing Streak with Dominant Victory over Crystal Palace: X Reactions
On Saturday, at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal emerged as a dominant force, defeating Crystal Palace by a striking 5-0 in a game that demonstrated their superior game play.
In the first half of the game, Gabriel propelled Arsenal into the lead with a two-goal advantage. His strong header scored the opening goal, and subsequently, a shot deflected off Crystal Palace goalkeeper, Dean Henderson, recording the second goal.
Leandro Trossard guaranteed a victory for Arsenal before the hour, with his impeccable finish. Substituted Gabriel Martinelli further added the final touch to the match by scoring two more goals, enhancing Arsenal's glory in northern London.
Arsenal, having faced consecutive losses against West Ham United and Fulham in the Premier League matches, needed to avoid further losses, particularly against a London club. The game against Crystal Palace, however, showcased an optimistic turn, as the Gunners took an early lead.
A brilliant moment was seen when Gabriel powerfully headed the inswinging corner from Declan Rice, leaving the Crystal Palace goalkeeper, Dean Henderson, nonplussed.
Arsenal took control of the game early on; Gabriel's forceful header led to the first goal.
A commendable header from Gabriel which got everyone eager to see our defenders taking part in set pieces more often.
Pleasure to witness Gabriel's excellent header that scored the first goal.
The afternoon was marked with corner goals for Arsenal, as it seemed to be a challenge for Palace to tackle the onslaught of their airborne attacks. The Gunners' second goal was another header delivered by Gabriel, resulting in an own goal by goalkeeper Dean Henderson.
Arsenal's second goal has been affirmed as Dean Henderson's own goal, as per the decision made by the Premier League Goal Accreditation Panel#ARSCRY.
It was an awe-inspiring moment for Gabriel! Dean Henderson had to bear the brunt as Gabriel stooped in and led to a goal off the back of his head.
Trossard was able to increase the Gunners’ lead to three goals despite his earlier missed opportunity.
During a counter-attack at Crystal Palace's corner, Gabriel Jesus's brilliant pass to Belgian enabled the ex-Brighton forward to score a quick goal, hence, breaking away from his ten-game goal-drought.
We've shockingly conceded 3 goals from corners, one of them from our own corner! #cpfc #crystalpalace
Leo Trossard’s goal drought is finally over.
The eight goals that Leandro Trossard has scored for Arsenal were assisted by Bukayo Saka, except for his latest score, which was steered by Gabriel Jesus.
Gabriel Martinelli, brought on as a substitute, scored two goals, driving Arsenal to a 5-0 victory against Crystal Palace and closing the gap with table-topping Liverpool to just two points.
A cherished moment for all as Thierry Martinelli scored.
Martinelli scored the final blow against Roy Hodgson.
Martinelli showed incredible agility during the transition.
For Roy Hodgson and his team, it was quite a deplorable day. Hodgson, an experienced coach, started his first management career six years before Mikel Arteta, his opposite number on Saturday, was born. Following another dismal performance and defeat, Hodgson faced the ire of the disgruntled Palace fans on the road. Since the first weekend in November, the Eagles have failed to secure a win in any away matches.
Online speculation has been rife about whether this was Hodgson's last match as Crystal Palace's manager.