Arsenal stretch top lead as Eze denies Palace in nervy 1-0 win
Arsenal moved four points clear at the Premier League summit after a nervy 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.
Eberechi Eze struck in the first half against his former club to decide the match.
Arteta called it the most valuable win of the season for his squad.
The Emirates was tense as Palace pressed without finding an equaliser.
Liverpool endured a fourth straight league defeat, leaving Arsenal seven points clear of the champions.
Palace must respond quickly as the season nears its end.
Arsenal carry momentum into the run-in.
Selhurst Park will be waiting for a quick lift from new form.
TLDR
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Arsenal move four points clear at the top after beating Palace 1-0.
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Eze’s first-half goal proves decisive against his former club.
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Liverpool stumble, leaving the champions seven points back.
Eberechi Eze
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