Arsenal seem imperious in their push towards the Premier League title this season, even as injury issues continued to build in recent weeks. The Gunners were without either of William Saliba or Takehiro Tomiyasu against Crystal Palace, resulting in Rob Holding playing at centre-back against Crystal Palace on Sunday.
It appeared to be something of a tough fixture, even despite the recent troubles that the Eagles have faced since the turn of the year. Friday saw a change in management as former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira was dismissed, prompting a potential reaction and some tough moments in the opening phases of the game.
That tension appeared to dissipate nearly half-an-hour into the clash though as Bukayo Saka's pass reached Gabriel Martinelli, who shifted the ball from right-to-left and drilled home for the opening goal. That lead was doubled before half-time as Saka then drifted beyond the Palace defence to curl the ball into the back of the net.
