11 hours ago Gabriel Jesus justifies easy Arsenal decision as Bukayo Saka injury scare ruins landmark night

The Gunners cruised to victory over Crystal Palace but the evening wasn’t perfect

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11 hours ago Gabriels bring tidings of joy for Arsenal in thrashing of sorry Crystal Palace

This was almost the perfect way for Mikel Arteta to celebrate five years as Arsenal manager. Another two goals for Gabriel Jesus – his first in the Premier League since January – followed up his match-winning performance against the same opponents a few days ago as Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli and the substitute Declan Rice with his first league goal of the season rounded off another victory over Crystal Palace.Only the sight of Bukayo Saka limping off during the first half with a suspected hamstring injury could dampen the enthusiasm of the travelling supporters, whose side are now only three points behind the leaders, Liverpool – albeit having played two games more. But with Manchester City six points behind Arsenal and almost a speck of dust in their rearview mirror, Arteta will know they have never had a better opportunity to go all the way after clinically ­dispatching Oliver Glasner’s side. Continue reading...

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11 hours ago Gabriels bring tidings of joy to Arsenal in thrashing of sorry Crystal Palace

This was almost the perfect way for Mikel Arteta to celebrate five years as Arsenal manager. Another two goals for Gabriel Jesus – his first in the Premier League since January – followed up his match-winning performance against the same opponents a few days ago as Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli and the substitute Declan Rice with his first league goal of the season rounded off another victory over Crystal Palace.Only the sight of Bukayo Saka limping off during the first half with a suspected hamstring injury could dampen the enthusiasm of the travelling fans, whose side have scored five or more goals in six away games in all competitions in 2024 – the most ever by an English top-flight club in a calendar year. More importantly, they are now only three points behind the leaders, Liverpool – albeit having played two games more. But with Manchester City six points behind Arsenal and almost a speck of dust in their rear-view mirror, Arteta will know they have never had a better chance...

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11 hours ago Gabriel Jesus ends TWO unwanted records as Arsenal thrash Crystal Palace

Gabriel Jesus scored a first-half brace against Crystal Palace, with the Arsenal star continuing his great run of form against the Eagles having also netted a hat-trick against them in the Carabao Cup

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11 hours ago Mikel Arteta decision key as Arsenal beat Crystal Palace but Bukayo Saka injured

Arsenal beat Crystal Palace 5-1 to close the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool to only three points, but Bukayo Saka limped off injured giving Gunners boss Mikel Arteta a Christmas headache

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11 hours ago Bukayo Saka hands Arsenal major concern after hamstring injury against Crystal Palace

The England winger was forced off at Selhurst Park to hand Mikel Arteta a major concern ahead of the festive period

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13 hours ago Bukayo Saka hands Arsenal huge injury worry with early Crystal Palace exit

Arsenal talisman Bukayo Saka was forced off midway through the first half of Saturday evening's Premier League match against Crystal Palace after suffering an injury

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