Gabriels Shine as Arsenal Overwhelm Crystal Palace 5-0

John Rul

January 20, 2024 · 1 min read

Gabriels Shine as Arsenal Overwhelm Crystal Palace 5-0
FootBall | January 20, 2024
Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Martinelli starred in a 5-0 victory.

Arsenal defeated Crystal Palace 5-0, bouncing back from a rough stretch. Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Martinelli played key roles in the win. Arsenal had struggled recently, but this victory restored their confidence. Crystal Palace, on the other hand, offered little resistance.

Gabriel caused trouble from set pieces, scoring a goal and contributing to another credited as an own goal. Leandro Trossard and Martinelli added more goals. Arsenal now sits in third place, while Crystal Palace is in 14th.

Arsenal’s strength in set pieces was evident, raising questions about their open play. The presence of Graham Potter at the match led to speculation about a potential change at Crystal Palace. Banners from fans expressed concerns about wasted potential and weak decisions, visibly affecting manager Roy Hodgson after the game.