Arsenal Rides Set-Piece Magic to a Landmark Victory, Capitalizing on Rivals’ Stumbles
In a match where grit triumphed over flair, Arsenal eked out a hard-fought 1-0 win against Crystal Palace at a tense Emirates Stadium, a victory made sweeter by the man who delivered it: former Palace fan-favorite Eberechi Eze.
The game’s defining moment arrived not from open play, but from the training ground. Declan Rice, as he has so often this season, floated a dangerous free-kick into the box. Waiting was Eze, who exquisitely controlled the ball before lashing a stunning volley into the net, silencing the visiting supporters who once cheered his name.
The goal felt harsh on a spirited Palace side, who put in a resilient first-half display. However, Oliver Glasner’s men struggled to create clear chances, with Arsenal’s goalkeeper David Raya largely a spectator for the afternoon.
While the performance was far from Arsenal’s most fluid this season, the three points could prove priceless. The win, the club’s 700th in the Premier League, propels Mikel Arteta’s men four points clear at the top of the table. The result is magnified by weekend defeats for title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City, who now sit six and seven points adrift respectively.
The only concerns on an otherwise perfect afternoon for the Gunners were the injury-enforced withdrawals of key players William Saliba and goalscorer Declan Rice, casting a slight shadow over a crucial victory that solidifies their position as the team to catch.
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