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A massive three points for Arsenal after a difficult start to the game, the Gunners go eight points clear at the top of the table thanks to goals from Martinelli, Xhaka and a brace from Saka.

FULL TIME: Arsenal 4-1 Crystal Palace.

90' Four minutes of added time to follow the 90. 4-1

87' Ramsdale plays a perfect ball from the goal kick to Saka out on the right, the winger wins a corner from a cleared cross. 4-1

85' Substitution for Arsenal as Jakub Kiwior makes his Premier League debut as Gabriel makes way for the first time this season. 4-1

81' Palace make changes too as Olise and Schlupp depart for Ahamada and Eze. 4-1

81' Arsenal substitution White makes way for Jorginho and Martinelli for Smith-Rowe 4-1

81' Tierney has been tremendous since coming on, the fullback outpaces Olise to clear any danger. 4-1

77' Olise's shot hits the wall and Arsenal get the throw in as Zaha fails to keep the ball in play. 4-1

77' Free kick for Palace in a dangerous area, Olise to take. 4-1

74' A substitution that has paid off for Arteta as Tierney puts the ball on a plate for Saka to bury. Fantastic play from the Gunners. 4-1

74' GOOOOOAL! Saka nets his second of the game to take the action further away from Palace. 4-1

71' A huge let off for Arsenal as Zaha shoots just wide of the far post. Arsenal have control of this game but another goal for the visitors would cause panic. 3-2

64' Palace substitutions Milivojevic replaced by Hughes and Edouard is replaced by Ayew. 3-1

64' Arsenal substitution, Zinchenko makes way for Tierney and Trossard departs for Jesus. 3-1

63' Play delayed as the goal is checked for a possible handball from Schlupp, the goal stands after review. A disappointing one for Arsenal to concede. 3-1

63' GOAL. Palace get one back against the run of play from a corner as Schlupp fires beyond Ramsdale. 3-1

58' Tomkins goes into the book for a high kick on Trossard. 3-0

57' Patrick Vieira's name rings around the Emirates as Arsenal are cruising against Palace now, the Gunners have truly shown their worth in this game so far. 3-0

55' Fantastic link up play between Trossard and Xhaka carved open the Palace defence. Another assist for Trossard and another goal for Xhaka who has been superb in this advanced role this season. 3-0

55' GOOOOOAL!! Granit Xhaka on the score sheet once again this week as the midfielder triples Arsenal's lead. 3-0

50' There are shouts from Palace for a penalty as Zaha is chopped down in the box by Saka, the claims are dismissed with the decision agreed by VAR. 2-0

47' Arsenal start how they left off as Trossard plays a splitting pass to Saka in the box, the winger goes for a low cross which is pushed away by Whitworth. 2-0

SECOND HALF: Arsenal get the second half underway!

Another name to mention from the first half is Ben White who has been superb on the right, the full-back registered an assist for Saka's goal and has been all over the ball so far. I wonder what Gareth Southgate is thinking?

Arsenal's wide-men the talk of the half once again as Martinelli grabbed his 13th of the season and Saka struck his 11th to go with his 10th assist. What a first half of football we've enjoyed so far. 2-0

HALF TIME: The whistle blows to wrap up the first half, Arsenal go in at the break sitting eight points clear at the summit and two up in this match. 2-0

45' Two minutes of added time to the opening half. The atmosphere is booming at the Emirates. 2-0

44' What a move it was for the goal, great link up between White and Saka as we've seen so frequently this season, a treat to watch. 2-0

43' The goal stands - why that needed to be checked, we'll never know. 2-0

43' The goal is being checked for a possible offside....2-0

43' GOOOOOAL!! It's been coming, Arsenal double their lead through Saka who finishes expertly. 2-0

40' Odegaard shoots agonisingly wide of the post after Saka's ball from inside the box finds the Arsenal captain in space, the Norwegian had time to line up the shot which just missed the post. 1-0

36' Arsenal have a control on the game since scoring, with Saka assisting Martinelli's goal, the winger becomes the first player this season to register 10 goals and 10 assists. 1-0

31' Xhaka returns to his feet to the relief of the crowd, who sing his name as he re-enters the game. 1-0

30' Worry for Arsenal as Granit Xhaka goes down clutching his knee after colliding with Olise. 1-0

29' What a season it's been for the Brazilian who nets his 12th goal of the campaign. A much needed goal for Martinelli after the penalty miss on Thursday. 1-0

29' GOOOAL! Martinelli opens the scoring for the hosts, firing the ball expertly past Whitworth. 1-0

24' Palace causing Arsenal more problems in attack, the pace and distribution of Zaha breaking the hosts down, Arsenal need to show composure to get a hold of this game. 0-0

20' Delay in play as Mitchell goes down injured, the player has since returned to the action. 0-0

18' Saka and White combining well on the right flank, White's overlapping run ends in a low driven cross that no one can get hold of. Arsenal looking equally as dangerous in attack. 0-0

17' Odegaard registers Arsenal's first shot of the game as Whitworth is called into action to parry away the shot. 0-0

16' Palace tear Arsenal open on the counter as quick passes in midfield eventually release Edouard whose shot is saved by Ramsdale. The offside flag follows the save and Arsenal are let off again. Palace looking dangerous in attack. 0-0

14' Palace look strong all over the pitch however Arsenal are creating their chances, Partey threads the ball through to Saka who is quickly chased down by Guehi. 0-0

11' Arsenal get let off as Palace hit the post through Zaha, the wideman cut inside White before sending a low driven shot at the post. Corner to Palace. 0-0

9' It's been a strong start as expected for the hosts who are applying the pressure to Palace, working hard on and off the ball. 0-0

4' Arsenal build up from the back before Xhaka and Martinelli combine well in attack, play is broken down by Ward before Martinelli can fire. 0-0

KICK OFF: Palace get the game underway at the Emirates.

The teams are heading out of the tunnel at the Emirates, kick off to follow. Come on you Gunners!

A shift to the Palace starting eleven has been made as James Tomkins now starts over Joachim Andersen - a big loss in defence for the visitors.

Just under ten minutes to go until kick off at the Emirates, what are your score predictions, Gooners? I'm going to say a 3-1 victory, Palace won't make it easy for Arsenal but a win is so essential with just 11 left to play.

As we edge closer to kick off, what do you make of the starting eleven in the absence of Saliba? The Frenchman had started all of Arsenal's Premier League games up to this point, with Holding stepping up in his place, how confident are you ahead of kick off?

The Gunners opened this magnificent campaign against Palace back in August with a 0-2 victory at Selhurst Park. Arsenal haven't done a league double over Palace since the 2017-18 campaign, with pressure building at the top, nothing but a win will do today.

As for the opposition, we were expecting another Emirates welcome to Patrick Vieira who was dismissed by Palace in the week. Paddy McCarthy - Palace U21's head coach takes the reins today after the shock sacking.

Gabriel Jesus makes the bench after playing a wicked 45 minutes against Sporting, it was joyous to see the Brazilian back to himself after such a prolonged absence.

Talking points: Arsenal suffered two key injuries in Thursday's Europa League defeat, losing both William Saliba and Takehiro Tomiyasu in the first half. Both miss out today as expected. A big day for Rob Holding who starts in place of Saliba.

Crystal Palace XI: Whitworth; Ward, Mitchell, Guehi, Adersen; Milivojevic, Schlupp, Doucoure; Olise, Edouard, Zaha

Arsenal XI: Ramsdale; White, Gabriel, Holding, Zinchenko; Partey, Odegaard, Xhaka; Saka, Martinelli, Trossard

Team news is in, let's look at the two sides that go head-to-head at the Emirates this afternoon.