Arsenal secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium, courtesy of Eberechi Eze's spectacular half-volley in the 39th minute. The win marked the Gunners' seventh consecutive victory in all competitions and extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table.
Eze's goal, his first Premier League strike for Arsenal since joining from Crystal Palace in the summer for £67.5m, proved to be the decisive moment in a tightly contested match. The goal came from a set-piece, with Declan Rice's clever dink into the area finding its way to Eze, who hammered home the ball.
The victory was a significant one for Arsenal, as it allowed them to capitalize on a perfect weekend for their Premier League title bid. Both Manchester City and Liverpool dropped points, with Liverpool suffering a fourth straight league loss at Brentford on Saturday. As a result, Arsenal now sit four points clear at the top of the table and seven points ahead of the champions.
The match itself was a closely fought affair, with Arsenal dominating possession but struggling to create clear-cut chances. The Gunners' first attempt on goal came in the 33rd minute, with Leandro Trossard firing a shot from a tight angle. However, it was Eze's set-piece winner that ultimately sealed the victory.
Crystal Palace, who have now lost four of their last five games, struggled to find their footing and were unable to muster a significant threat against the Arsenal defense. The Eagles' best chance of the game came when Jean-Philippe Mateta fired a shot wide of the post, but ultimately, it was Arsenal who emerged victorious.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed his delight with the win, saying that he values this victory over any other this season. The Gunners will now turn their attention to the Carabao Cup, where they host Brighton on Wednesday.
The win also highlighted Arsenal's strength in set-pieces, with Eze's goal marking their 11th goal from a set-piece this season – two more than any other team in the Premier League.
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