Arsenal claimed their sixth successive Premier League win on Sunday with a comfortable 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace.

Players of London ArsenalPhoto: Rui Vieira/AP/Profimedia

Arsenal are 8 points ahead of Manchester City

Left without a coach after the dismissal of Patrick Vieira, the visitors had no chance against the Premier League leaders.

Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring for the home team (28th minute), and Saka increased the Gunners’ lead in the 43rd minute.

In the second half, Granit Xhaka from Trossar’s pass made the score 3:0 (min. 55), and in the 63rd minute, the visitors also reduced the difference with a goal by Schlupp.

Saka closed the score with a double in the 74th minute.

Results of stage #28

Nottingham Forest – Newcastle 1-2

Aston Villa – Bournemouth 3-0

Brentford – Leicester 1-1

Wolves – Leeds 2-4

Southampton – Tottenham 3-3

Chelsea – Everton 2-2

Premier League standings

1. Arsenal 69p / 28m

2. Manchester City 61p / 27 min

3. Manchester United 50p / 26mj

4. Tottenham Hotspur 49p / 28mj

5. Newcastle 47p / 26p

6. Liverpool 42p / 26mj