EPL: Gunners Edge Palace in Tight Encounter
Eberechi Eze's acrobatic finish gives Arsenal a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace, extending their lead at the top of the Premier League.
The Gunners came out strong in the second half, looking to seal the win. Just five minutes after the restart...
Eberechi Eze's clinical finish from a set piece sealed a 1-0 win for Arsenal over Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium, extending their lead at the top of the Premier League table to four points. The visitors had a promising start, dictating the tempo and creating early chances, but it was Arsenal who capitalized on a defensive lapse to take the lead.
Eze's ruthless scissor kick, following a Declan Rice delivery, gave Arsenal the breakthrough in the 39th minute. Despite Palace's efforts, Arsenal's defense held firm, with David Raya earning his ninth clean sheet in 12 Premier League and Champions League games this season.
The win marks Arsenal's seventh consecutive victory in all competitions, further solidifying their position at the top of the table. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace's struggles continue, with the team failing to win in four matches across all competitions.
Oliver Glasner's Crystal Palace side suffered a shocking 1-0 home defeat to AEK Larnaca in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday. However, they seemed to put the disappointment behind them, starting the match on a positive note against Arsenal.
Despite their promising start, the visitors were ultimately punished by a familiar foe. Former Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, who now plays for Arsenal, proved to be a thorn in their side, scoring six minutes before halftime and validating the Eagles' fears about their former player's return to haunt them.
A free-kick into the box was headed back towards the penalty spot by Gabriel Magalhaes, and Eberechi Eze pounced on the loose ball, unleashing an acrobatic first-time finish that flew into the net. This impressive strike gave Arsenal a 1-0 lead at halftime, despite the Gunners having only managed two shots in the game.
Despite taking the lead, Arsenal knew they had plenty of room for improvement, and Mikel Arteta's side would have been aware that they needed to tighten up their performance to see out the win.
The Gunners came out strong in the second half, looking to seal the win. Just five minutes after the restart, Declan Rice's cross caused chaos as Gabriel headed the ball onto the crossbar. The rebound fell to Rice, but his shot was saved by Dean Henderson, and Bukayo Saka's follow-up effort narrowly sailed wide of the left post.
Three wins on the bounce for @Arsenal, who now sit four points clear at the top 🔝 pic.twitter.com/16vEGou6Qk
— Premier League (@premierleague) October 26, 2025
Arsenal's second-half performance showcased a marked improvement in their attacking play. Meanwhile, their defense remained solid, conceding nothing as they secured a clean sheet. This win marked their seventh victory in their last eight head-to-head matchups against Crystal Palace.
The win gives Arsenal their fifth consecutive clean sheet victory in all competitions, extending their lead at the top of the Premier League to four points over Bournemouth. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace's loss means they've gone four matches without a win, but with only their second league defeat of the season, they'll remain optimistic about maintaining their top-half position.
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