Arsenal took control of the Premier League title race on Sunday with a dominant 3-1 win over Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners had been in a tight battle with Leicester City for the top spot in the table, but this victory gave them a four-point lead and put them firmly in control of the race.
The match started off with a bang, as Arsenal forward Mesut Ozil opened the scoring in the eighth minute with a stunning free kick. The German international curled the ball into the top corner of the net to give his side an early lead. Arsenal then doubled their advantage in the 20th minute, when Olivier Giroud headed home from close range. The French striker had been a constant threat throughout the match and his goal put Arsenal firmly in control.
Crystal Palace did manage to pull one back in the second half, with Wilfried Zaha finding the back of the net in the 65th minute. However, Arsenal were able to restore their two-goal lead shortly afterwards, as Aaron Ramsey scored a late goal to seal the win.
The victory was a huge boost for Arsenal’s title hopes, as it put them four points clear of Leicester City at the top of the table. It was also a significant result for manager Arsene Wenger, who has come under increasing pressure in recent weeks. The win will give him and his team a much-needed confidence boost and will help to silence some of their critics.
Overall, it was a dominant performance from Arsenal and one that puts them firmly in control of the title race. With just seven games remaining, it looks like they are well on their way to reclaiming the Premier League crown.
