<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/football/article/we-were-lacking-in-every-way-v-madrid-23330131" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Arsenal</a> breathed new life into their <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/football/article/middlesbrough-stun-chelsea-10-23329315" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Premier League</a> title challenge as a 5-0 win over Crystal Palace got the Gunners back to winning ways.&nbsp;
Centre-back Gabriel did most of the damage before half-time as he headed in the opener then forced Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson into an own goal.&nbsp;
Leandro Trossard made it 3-0 on the hour mark before substitute Gabriel Martinelli struck twice in stoppage time. Victory moves Mikel Arteta&rsquo;s men level with Manchester City and Aston Villa, two points behind leaders Liverpool. Arsenal had won just once in seven games prior to a two-week winter break.
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However, a warm weather training camp in Dubai looked to have refreshed last season&rsquo;s runners-up, even if they did have very obliging visitors in struggling Palace.&nbsp;
The Eagles have won just once in 12 games to leave them still perilously poised above the relegation zone and pile the pressure on 76-year-old boss Roy Hodgson.&nbsp;
Arsenal&rsquo;s lack of a natural goalscorer up front has been scrutinised during their downturn in form and the fact it was one of his defenders that ended a barren run in front of goal will remain a concern for Arteta.&nbsp;
No side has scored more goals from set pieces in the Premier League this season than Arsenal and it was two corners that undid Palace before half-time. Palace were largely restricted to pot shots from long range.
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Centre-back Gabriel did most of the damage before half-time as he headed in the opener then forced Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson into an own goal

Martinelli nets late brace as Arsenal thrash Palace 5-0

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