Premier League leaders Arsenal maintained their fine run of form with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Crystal Palace in the Matchweek 9 clash at the Emirates Stadium.

The decisive moment came late in the first half when former Palace star Eberechi Eze struck against his old club, guiding Arsenal to another crucial three points in their title chase.

Despite several promising attacks from Crystal Palace in the second half, Mikel Arteta’s side held firm defensively to secure their eighth win of the season and keep their position at the top of the Premier League table.

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Arsenal - Crystal Palace 1:0 (1:0)
Goals: Eze, 39 (1:0)

Arsenal: Raya; Saliba (Mosquera Cr., 46); Gabriel M.; Timber J.; Calafiori (Hincapie, 82); Zubimendi; Saka B. (Martinelli, 66); Eze (Lewis-Skelly, 88); Rice (Merino, 82); Gyökeres; Trossard
Substitution: Mosquera Cr. (from 46); Martinelli (from 66); Hincapie (from 82); Merino (from 82); Lewis-Skelly (from 88)
Bench: Arrizabalaga; White B.; Nørgaard; Nwaneri

Crystal Palace: Henderson D.; Muñoz D. (Uche, 91); Mitchell T. (Sosa B., 91); Lacroix M.; Guehi; Richards Chr.; Sarr Is.; Pino Y. (Nketiah, 59); Wharton A. (Lerma, 91); Kamada (Hughes W., 74); Mateta
Substitution: Nketiah (from 59); Hughes W. (from 74); Sosa B. (from 91); Lerma (from 91); Uche (from 91)
Bench: Benitez W.; Clyne; Canvot; Devenny