Gabriel and Gabriel Martinelli exhibit brilliance as Arsenal crush five goals past a helpless Eagles team.

In a dominant display, Arsenal thrashed Crystal Palace 5-0 at the Emirates Stadium, with Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Magalhaes, and Gabriel Martinelli stealing the show. This victory comes as a much-needed boost for Arsenal, who had been struggling in recent weeks.

Gabriel Magalhaes was the star of the show, making his presence felt at both ends of the pitch. He opened the scoring with a powerful header from a corner in the 11th minute. His second goal came in controversial fashion, as his header hit Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson’s head while he was on the ground, resulting in an own goal.

Leandro Trossard added to Arsenal’s lead in the second half with a well-taken goal, his first since November. Substitute Gabriel Martinelli then put the game beyond doubt with two almost identical goals in added time.

The result sees Arsenal climb to third in the Premier League table, level on points with Manchester City and Aston Villa, and just two points behind leaders Liverpool. Crystal Palace, on the other hand, remain in 14th place, five points above the relegation zone.

The focus of discussion after the match was Crystal Palace’s vulnerability to set pieces. Arsenal’s two goals from corners highlighted their prowess in this area, with set-piece coach Nicolas Jover receiving praise for his work. This strength also dispelled any concerns about Arsenal’s ability to score from open play.

The match also raised questions about the future of Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson. With just one win in their last 12 matches, Palace fans displayed their frustration with banners criticizing the current setup. Former Chelsea and Brighton manager Graham Potter was even spotted in the stands, leading to speculation about a potential change in management.

Gabriel Magalhaes was named the Player of the Match for his impressive defensive work and goal-scoring contribution. His threatening presence in the Palace area proved too much for the visitors to handle.

Overall, it was a dominant performance from Arsenal, who will be hoping to build on this victory and reignite their title charge. Crystal Palace, on the other hand, have a lot of work to do to turn their season around.