Arsenal were certainly among the beneficiaries from the final round of Premier League fixtures before the international break.
With Manchester City in FA Cup quarter-final action against Burnley, it meant the Gunners had the chance to open up an eight-point lead at the top of the table - an opportunity that Mikel Arteta's side did not let slip as they beat Crystal Palace 4-1 at the Emirates Stadium.
Of course, as the Cityzens have a game in hand on Arsenal, it's hard to draw too many conclusions until everything is level between the two sides. However, because of the way events over the past week or so have transpired, it may take a while before both teams have played the same number of fixtures.
