Arsenal were ruthless against Crystal Palace as they showed their superiority right from the blast of the whistle.
The Gunners went ahead in the 11th minute, with Gabriel Meghalese powering a header beyond the reach of Dean Henderson in goal for the Eagles, following a well-delivered corner by Declan Rice.
In the 33rd minute, Crystal Palace almost leveled the scoreline, with David Raya playing a poor clearance which went directly to Jefferson Lerma, who struck a powerful volley at goal but the ball was parried to safety.
8 minutes before the expiration of the game, Arsenal got the second with a header from Gabriel finding the net after it had struck the head of Palace's goalie Henderson.
Deep into additional time of the first 45, Arsenal could have extended their lead, with Leandro Trossard hitting a volley that traveled high and out of play for a goal kick to the away side.
The Gunners went into the break the happier of the two sides, with Roy Hodgson's side having plenty to do in the second 45.
Arsenal also started the second half with sublime intensity and scored just a minute before the hour mark.
Leandro Trossard put the Gunners 3 goals ahead with a sublimely converted chance, following a visionary pass from Gabriel Jesus.
In the 68th minute, Crystal Palace made a change, bringing on David Ozoh for Will Hughes, while Mikel Arteta sent on Gabriel Martinelli for Leandro Trossard and Emile Smith Rowe for Kai Havertz.
Seventeen minutes before the end of the clash, Jorginho came on for Declan Rice, while Matheus Franca replaced Jeffrey Schlupp in the 76th minute.
Roy Hodgson also introduced Naouirou Ahamada for Nathaniel Clyn, as the game got to its ending point.
Edward Nketiah replaced Gabriel Jesus in the 81st minute, while Jakub Kiwior replaced Gabriel.
Crystal Palace made their last change in the 87th minute, with Marc Guehi being substituted for James Tomkins.
Arsenal turned up the heat to an unbearable level for the away side in additional time, as Gabriel Martinelli netted in quick succession in the 4th and 5th minute of stoppage time.
Both goals were scored in superb fashion and the Gunners certainly gave their fans a treat.
Mikel Arteta's ultimately recorded a magnificent victory at their home turf, and that saw them leap to 3rd on the Premier League table with 43 points from 21 matches.
Roy Hodgson's Crystal Palace were thrown into more misery, as they sit 14 on the log with 21 points from 21 matches, 5 points away from the drop zone.
The Gunners return to action facing Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, in a Matchday 22 Premier League clash, while The Eagles face Sheffield United also on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.
The Gunners went ahead in the 11th minute, with Gabriel Meghalese powering a header beyond the reach of Dean Henderson in goal for the Eagles, following a well-delivered corner by Declan Rice.
In the 33rd minute, Crystal Palace almost leveled the scoreline, with David Raya playing a poor clearance which went directly to Jefferson Lerma, who struck a powerful volley at goal but the ball was parried to safety.
8 minutes before the expiration of the game, Arsenal got the second with a header from Gabriel finding the net after it had struck the head of Palace's goalie Henderson.
Deep into additional time of the first 45, Arsenal could have extended their lead, with Leandro Trossard hitting a volley that traveled high and out of play for a goal kick to the away side.
The Gunners went into the break the happier of the two sides, with Roy Hodgson's side having plenty to do in the second 45.
Arsenal also started the second half with sublime intensity and scored just a minute before the hour mark.
Leandro Trossard put the Gunners 3 goals ahead with a sublimely converted chance, following a visionary pass from Gabriel Jesus.
In the 68th minute, Crystal Palace made a change, bringing on David Ozoh for Will Hughes, while Mikel Arteta sent on Gabriel Martinelli for Leandro Trossard and Emile Smith Rowe for Kai Havertz.
Seventeen minutes before the end of the clash, Jorginho came on for Declan Rice, while Matheus Franca replaced Jeffrey Schlupp in the 76th minute.
Roy Hodgson also introduced Naouirou Ahamada for Nathaniel Clyn, as the game got to its ending point.
Edward Nketiah replaced Gabriel Jesus in the 81st minute, while Jakub Kiwior replaced Gabriel.
Crystal Palace made their last change in the 87th minute, with Marc Guehi being substituted for James Tomkins.
Arsenal turned up the heat to an unbearable level for the away side in additional time, as Gabriel Martinelli netted in quick succession in the 4th and 5th minute of stoppage time.
Both goals were scored in superb fashion and the Gunners certainly gave their fans a treat.
Mikel Arteta's ultimately recorded a magnificent victory at their home turf, and that saw them leap to 3rd on the Premier League table with 43 points from 21 matches.
Roy Hodgson's Crystal Palace were thrown into more misery, as they sit 14 on the log with 21 points from 21 matches, 5 points away from the drop zone.
The Gunners return to action facing Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, in a Matchday 22 Premier League clash, while The Eagles face Sheffield United also on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.