Arsenal Secures 1-0 Victory Over Crystal Palace to Extend Premier League Lead

Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace at the Emirates, with Eberechi Eze scoring the decisive goal from a set-piece, helping extend their lead at the top of the Premier League. This win marked Arsenal's seventh consecutive victory in all competitions, moving them four points clear at the summit and six points ahead of Manchester City, with Liverpool also dropping points. Manager Mikel Arteta praised his side's resilience against a well-organized Palace, emphasizing the importance of set-pieces and defensive solidity, as Arsenal have conceded very little in recent matches. Key contributions came from Declan Rice's delivery on the free-kick that led to Eze's goal and Gabriel's defensive presence, highlighting Arsenal's strength in dead-ball situations, with 11 set-piece goals so far this season, the most in Europe's top leagues. Despite some criticism over the team's less fluent performance compared to previous matches, Arsenal's ability to grind out results and maintain composure under pressure has been vital to their early-season success. The team now looks ahead to their Carabao Cup fixture against Brighton while aiming to sustain their title challenge.