**Arsenal Dominate Crystal Palace with Thumping 5-0 Victory** **London, January 20, 2024** - Arsenal returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion with a comprehensive 5-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on Saturday. The Gunners started brightly and were rewarded when Gabriel headed home in the 11th minute. Leandro Trossard's first-half goal extended Arsenal's lead minutes before the break. In the second half, Arsenal continued to press forward with Gabriel Martinelli netting a quickfire brace in stoppage time. The victory moves Arsenal into third place in the Premier League standings, temporarily overtaking Manchester City who face Brighton later on Saturday. **Match Highlights** * Gabriel (11') * Leandro Trossard (37') * Gabriel Martinelli (90+4', 90+5') **Reactions** Manager Mikel Arteta praised his team's performance, saying: "We were exceptional today. We created a lot of chances and didn't concede any. It's a perfect result." Gabriel Martinelli expressed his delight at scoring two late goals: "I'm so happy to have helped the team with my goals. We deserved this victory." Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira acknowledged Arsenal's dominance: "They were too strong for us today. We couldn't cope with their intensity and quality."
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