Premier League: Martinelli Double Seals Arsenal’s 5-0 Victory Over Palace

After defeating Crystal Palace 5-0 at the Emirates on Saturday, the Gunners were back on track.

Gabriel, a Brazilian defender, headed Arsenal’s first league goal of the New Year in the eleventh minute.

He pounced a powerful nod past Henderson after a corner kick from Declan Rice came flying in.

Henderson had an own goal to his name after the ball hit the back of his head, a goal Palace players felt was caused by an obstruction from Ben White.

Thanks to a counterattack launched by Arsenal goalkeeper, Raya, who quickly threw the ball into the path of Gabriel Jesus.

The Brazilian paced the ball before laying it to Belgian teammate, Trossard, who fired the ball past Henderson.

Not quite a team ready to hang on to the 3-0 lead, the Gunners continued to show their attacking prowess towards the end of the game.

Martinelli registered two instant goals in stoppage time to earn the Gunners a comfortable victory against Roy Hodgson’s side.

Arsenal had lost their last two EPL matches in 2023 in a 2-0 home loss against West Ham before falling to a 2-1 defeat by Fulham at Craven Cottage, followed by a 2-0 FA Cup loss against Liverpool.

With the victory on Saturday, Arsenal maintained their third-place standing, one point behind leaders Liverpool in the table and on par with Manchester City.

With 21 points, Palace maintains a five-point lead over the relegation zone.