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The Digest:

A first-half strike from Eberechi Eze against his former team was enough to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory for Arsenal over Crystal Palace. The win, carved out from a set-piece, extends the Gunners' lead at the Premier League summit to four points, capitalizing on a weekend where their title rivals all dropped points.

Key Points:
  • Eberechi Eze scored his first Premier League goal for Arsenal against his former club.
  • The 1-0 win extends Arsenal's lead at the top of the table to four points.
  • The decisive goal came from a set-piece, Arsenal's 11th such goal this season.
  • Manager Mikel Arteta described it as his most valued victory of the campaign.
  • Arsenal struggled to create chances in the first half, with low entertainment value.
  • Crystal Palace has now gone four matches without a win in all competitions.
  • The victory is Arsenal's seventh consecutive win across all competitions.
This gritty performance, rooted in defensive solidity and a key moment of quality, demonstrates Arsenal's ability to navigate the storm of a title race by winning even when not at their fluid best. Rooted in the Storm.

Sources: Sky Sports