Arsenal bounced back to winning form in a commanding manner, securing a 5-0 victory over a toothless Crystal Palace in a Premier League clash on Saturday. Gabriel's header from a corner and a Dean Henderson own goal, resulting from another Gabriel header, established Arsenal's dominance in the first half. Leandro Trossard extended their lead just before the hour mark with a precise finish from a well-orchestrated play.


In the closing moments of the game, substitute Gabriel Martinelli contributed to the emphatic win with two nearly identical finishes. Despite a few chances for Crystal Palace, including Jefferson Lerma's swerving shot well-saved by David Raya, Arsenal maintained control.


Arsenal's comfortable lead allowed manager Mikel Arteta to make four late substitutions, giving key players like Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, Trossard, and Gabriel a break. The victory ended Arsenal's three-game losing streak across all competitions and propelled them to third place in the Premier League, tied with Aston Villa and reigning champions Manchester City at 43 points. Although Arsenal's goal difference is superior to Villa's, it falls short of City's.


The recent weeks had been challenging for Arsenal, with their title challenge losing momentum after leading the league before Christmas. On the other hand, Crystal Palace faced deeper troubles, as highlighted by a banner displayed towards the end of the match: 'Wasted Potential. On and off the pitch, weak decisions are taking us backward.' With only one win in their last ten league games and an exit from the FA Cup, manager Roy Hodgson faced criticism from the visiting fans after the defeat to Everton on Wednesday.