Arsenal Crush Crystal Palace in Premier League Victory
Martinelli, Saka, and Xhaka on Target for Gunners
LONDON - Arsenal extended their lead atop the Premier League table with a dominant 3-0 triumph over Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Arsenal dominated the match from start to finish, with Gabriel Martinelli opening the scoring in the 28th minute. Bukayo Saka doubled the lead in the 43rd minute with a stunning strike from outside the box, and Granit Xhaka sealed the victory with a goal in the 55th minute.
Match Report
Arsenal started the match brightly and took the lead through Martinelli, who latched onto a pass from Ben White and slotted home from close range. The Gunners continued to press and Saka doubled their lead in the 43rd minute with a superb goal from outside the box. Saka received the ball from Kieran Tierney and unleashed a powerful shot that flew into the top corner of the net.
Palace offered little threat in the first half but came out with more purpose after the break. However, Arsenal remained in control and Xhaka sealed the victory in the 55th minute with a goal from the edge of the box. Palace had a few chances to get back into the game but were unable to find a way past Arsenal's堅固的防線.
The victory takes Arsenal seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table. Palace, meanwhile, remain in 12th place.
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