Arsenal thrash Crystal Palace in the Premier League
Gabriel Jesus scores twice, and Havertz, Martinelli and Rice complete the scoring
Gabriels stand out in Arsenal’s rout
Arsenal took no notice and, as visitors, crushed Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park this Saturday: 5-1. Namesakes Gabriel Jesus (twice) and Martinelli and Havertz and Rice scored the goals for Mikel Arteta’s team. Sarr pulled one back.
With Gabriel Jesus inspired again three days after he scored a hat-trick against Crystal Palace, Arsenal were the better side and took a commanding lead before half-time. The Brazilian scored twice and Germany’s Havertz doubled the lead after Jesus hit Henderson’s right-hand post.
In the final stage, Gabriel Martinelli scored the fourth goal, taking advantage of a shot from Rice, who closed the score with a beautiful finish.
Table and agenda
With the result, Arsenal maintained third place and reached 33 points, one less than Chelsea and three less than Liverpool. Crystal Palace remained in 15th place, with the same 16 points, but could lose positions until the end of the round.
Gabriel Jesus puts on a show
Until last Wednesday, Gabriel Jesus had only scored one goal in matches this season, but the games against Crystal Palace changed everything. Three days ago, he scored a hat-trick and decided the 3-2 victory that qualified Arsenal for the semi-finals of the English League Cup.
This Saturday, in the Premier League, he scored two goals, one of them very beautiful. And he also participated in the other three. In the third, he headed the ball against the post before Havertz pushed it into the net. In the fourth, he lost the ball in the penalty area, but Martinelli took advantage of Rice’s cross shot. In the fifth, he started the play that ended in a great finish by Rice.
