Summary

  • FT: Arsenal 5-0 Crystal Palace - Gabriel scores opener before bundling in second via Henderson

  • Trossard puts Gunners in complete control before Martinelli's late double

  • Arsenal had previously taken just four points from their last 15 available

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  1. 'I'm so pleased for the team'published at 14:34 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January

    FT: Arsenal 5-0 Crystal Palace

    Arsenal

    Arsenal goalscorers Gabriel and Gabriel Martinelli are speaking to TNT Sports.

    Gabriel is told his second goal was given as an own goal by Dean Henderson.

    "Ah, yeah, but I'm so happy to score goals for the team. I think one more minute and Gabriel Martinelli will score three goals," he says.

    Martinelli adds: "I'm so pleased for the team. I think we needed a performance like that. I'm here to help the team even if I only play one, two or three minutes.

    "Today, I had the opportunity to score two and I'm so happy with the team and the performance."

  2. 'Palace fans disillusioned'published at 14:32 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January

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    Mark Warburton
    Former Brentford boss on BBC Radio 5 Live

    It is a difficult one.

    What represents success for Palace in the Premier League is an age old question. Is finishing mid table good or bad?

    The fans are disheartened and disillusioned with what is going on. obviously the injuries have taken a toll but the fans are certainly unhappy with what they are seeing at the moment.

  3. Contrasting emotionspublished at 14:30 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January

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    .Image source, Getty Images
    .Image source, Getty Images
  4. 'A goal that had been coming for 10-15 minutes'published at 14:28 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January

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    Mark Warburton
    Former Brentford boss on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Arsenal had been a bit guilty of walking the ball into the net in the second half. They missed quite a few chances.

    That first goal from Gabriel Martinelli had been coming for 10-15 minutes. It was a very painful goal for Palace.

  5. FULL-TIMEpublished at 14:27 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January

    Arsenal 5-0 Crystal Palace

    All over at the Emirates. A great end for the Gunners, who move within two points of Premier League leaders Liverpool.

    It's another bad day for Palace and their travelling supporters.

    Gabriel MartinelliImage source, Getty Images
  6. goal

    GOAL - Arsenal 5-0 Crystal Palacepublished at 14:24 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January

    Gabriel Martinelli (90+6 mins)

    Another one!!

    It's almost identical from Gabriel Martinelli.

    Arsenal win the ball back, Martinelli makes a smart run in behind and he curls it past Dean Henderson again.

    A very good day for Arsenal.

  7. goal

    GOAL - Arsenal 4-0 Crystal Palacepublished at 14:23 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January

    Gabriel Martinelli (90+5 mins)

    Icing on the cake.

    It's another good goal for Arsenal to finish things off here at the Emirates and further add salt to Palace fans' wounds.

    Eddie Nketiah slips it through to Gabriel Martinelli and he coolly places it past Dean Henderson and into the bottom right corner.

  8. ‘Wasted potential taking us backwards’published at 14:22 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January

    Arsenal 3-0 Crystal Palace

    Alex Howell
    BBC Sport at Emirates Stadium

    A strong message from the Crystal Palace fans towards the club. The banner says: "Wasted potential on and off the pitch. Weak decisions taking us backwards."

    It’s just two wins in 16 games in all competitions for the Eagles.

    N/aImage source, BBC Sport
  9. Postpublished at 14:21 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January

    Arsenal 3-0 Crystal Palace

    Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish is watching on in the directors box at the Emirates.

  10. Postpublished at 90+1 mins

    Arsenal 3-0 Crystal Palace

    The Crystal Palace fans have just unveiled a banner in the away end which reads: "Wasted potential on and off the pitch, weak decisions taking us backwards."

  11. Postpublished at 90 mins

    Arsenal 3-0 Crystal Palace

    Joachim Anderson's clearance doesn't fall quite right for Oleksandr Zinchenko but the Arsenal full-back manages to squeeze a shot in. It's comfortable for Dean Henderson though.

  12. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 88 mins

    Arsenal 3-0 Crystal Palace

    Here comes James Tomkins, replacing Marc Guehi.

    Smart decision by Roy Hodgson to look after his key players with this game done and dusted.

  13. Postpublished at 87 mins

    Arsenal 3-0 Crystal Palace

    Oleksandr Zinchenko cuts it back but Joachim Anderson intercepts it. He is on hand again to block a shot afterwards.

  14. Postpublished at 86 mins

    Arsenal 3-0 Crystal Palace

    Bukayo Saka loses the ball on the edge of the Palace box after a patient build-up from Arsenal.

    But Palace don't keep it for long. Gabriel Martinelli has it on the left seconds later.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 14:13 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January

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    Graham Potter in.the stands watching, dare I say Roy Hodgson is about to retire again?

    Matt, Gloucestershire

    Arsenal v Palace. 14.04 Scott, no we are not expecting Palace to beat £ multi million teams like Arsenal, just a team that looks like they've played together before!

    Ed, London

  16. Postpublished at 84 mins

    Arsenal 3-0 Crystal Palace

    Jorginho slides it through for Ben White on the right but he can't wrap his foot around the ball to cross it in.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 14:10 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January

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    Crystal Palace really are stultifyingly dull and inept. Excuses for injuries, absences etc can be made, but I can't imagine the end of (any) season highlights would be a best seller. Dreary side.

    Ged

    Aaron: People calling Palace toothless. They have had five shots on target to Arsenal's three. Just need a bit of luck.

  18. SUBSTITUTIONSpublished at 82 mins

    Arsenal 3-0 Crystal Palace

    Goalscorer Gabriel is off, replaced by Jakub Kiwior. Eddie Nketiah is also on for Gabriel Jesus.

  19. Postpublished at 80 mins

    Arsenal 3-0 Crystal Palace

    Great play by Eberechi Eze. He glides past Martin Odegaard and lays it off to his left to Tyrick Mitchell.

    He wins a corner but Gabriel heads it away for Arsenal.

    Gabriel Martinelli breaks down the left before Jefferson Lerma blocks Odegaard's shot.

  20. Postpublished at 78 mins

    Arsenal 3-0 Crystal Palace

    Martin Odegaard's free-kick doesn't beat the first man and Jorginho then smashes a clearance into the stands.

    It's fair to say the game has lost all its tempo now.