Arsenal delivered a festive gift to their fans with a resounding 5-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, propelled by Gabriel Jesus’ brilliance. The Brazilian striker, who netted a hat-trick against Palace midweek, added two more goals to his tally on Saturday, bringing his total to five in four days.
Jesus wasted no time, opening the scoring in the sixth minute after a superb assist from Bukayo Saka. Though Ismaila Sarr quickly equalized, Jesus struck again, steering Arsenal ahead. His sharp performance, along with goals from Kai Havertz and Declan Rice, ensured a dominant win.
The match also marked Mikel Arteta’s five-year anniversary as Arsenal’s manager. While the victory boosted the team’s morale and title aspirations, an injury to Bukayo Saka cast a shadow over the evening. The winger, celebrating his 250th appearance for the club, limped off with a hamstring issue, leaving Arsenal anxious about his recovery.
This win propelled Arsenal back to third place in the Premier League, just three points behind leaders Liverpool. With such performances, the Gunners are proving themselves serious contenders in the title race.