Arsenal continued their impressive Premier League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Eberechi Eze’s first Premier League goal for the Gunners proved decisive, as the England midfielder struck late in the first half to secure three crucial points. The win extended Arsenal’s lead at the top of the table, with the team now four points clear of second-placed Bournemouth and six ahead of Manchester City, who suffered a surprising 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa. Liverpool’s 3-2 loss to Brentford further bolstered Arsenal’s position, leaving the defending champions in turmoil after four consecutive defeats. Despite the victory, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta emphasized the need for improvement, stating, ‘It’s very early, we’re still in October. The emotional state is really high, but there are a lot of things to get better.’ The match also saw injury concerns for Arsenal, with Declan Rice limping off in the second half and William Saliba unable to continue after the interval. Arsenal’s defensive solidity remained a highlight, as they recorded their 10th clean sheet of the season, conceding just three goals in 13 games across all competitions. Eze’s goal, a product of Arsenal’s renowned set-piece prowess, marked their 11th set-piece goal this season, a record in Europe’s top five leagues. The victory further fueled optimism among Arsenal fans, who are hopeful that this could be the season the club ends its 20-year Premier League title drought.