Eberechi Eze netted the sole goal, enabling Arsenal to claim a slim win against Crystal Palace and continue leading the Premier League standings.
Arsenal hosted Crystal Palace needing to solidify their position at the top of the table. The Emirates side started confidently, dominating possession and creating several dangerous chances early on. However, it was only in the 39th minute that the deadlock was broken thanks to a moment of brilliance from Eberechi Eze. The English midfielder was perfectly positioned inside the box to calmly finish into the right corner, giving Arsenal a 1-0 lead.
After scoring, Arsenal deliberately slowed the game down, focusing on ball retention and blocking Crystal Palace’s quick counterattacks. In the second half, the home team made several personnel changes: Cristian Mosquera replaced Saliba, and Gabriel Martinelli came on for Bukayo Saka to refresh the attack. In the 51st minute, Gabriel nearly doubled the lead with a header that struck the crossbar and bounced out.
Eze’s lone goal secures a narrow win for Arsenal over Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace pushed forward in the second half, frequently making substitutions by bringing on Eddie Nketiah, Will Hughes, and Jefferson Lerma to boost their offense. Nevertheless, Arsenal’s defense remained solid, especially the center-back pairing of Mosquera and Calafiori, who neutralized most of the opponent’s attacks.
In the final minutes, coach Arteta introduced Myles Lewis-Skelly and Mikel Merino to strengthen the midfield and maintain control of the game. Despite Crystal Palace’s intense pressure, they failed to break through goalkeeper David Raya’s defense.
The match ended with a 1-0 victory for Arsenal. This valuable three points helped the Emirates side stay firmly atop the Premier League table, while Crystal Palace left disappointed after failing to capitalize on their second-half chances.
Live commentary of Arsenal vs Crystal Palace, 26/10/2025
90+5'
Christantus Uche (Crystal Palace) delivered a cross into the box, but David Raya rushed out to catch the ball.
90+1'
The match concluded with Adam Wharton. He gave his all today and will be replaced by the fresher Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace).
90+1'
The coach opted to substitute Daniel Munoz, who will be replaced by Christantus Uche (Crystal Palace).
90+1'
Tyrick Mitchell left the field and will be substituted by Borna Sosa (Crystal Palace).
90+1'
Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace) attempted a long pass, but it lacked enough power to reach his teammate and was intercepted by a defender.
90'
Six minutes of added time will be played.
90'
The defense cleared the ball safely after a dangerous corner kick delivered by Leandro Trossard (Arsenal).
90'
A corner kick is upcoming. Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) will take it.
89'
Mikel Merino (Arsenal) sent a cross into the box, but his effort was blocked and cleared. The ball went out for a corner, giving Arsenal a chance to increase pressure on the opponent’s goal.
88'
The coach decided to bring on fresh legs, giving Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal) an opportunity to replace Eberechi Eze.
85'
Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace) made a dangerous cross, but the opposing defenders remained focused and cleared the ball safely.
84'
Eddie Nketiah (Crystal Palace) committed a foul, and referee Thomas Bramall immediately signaled for a free kick.
82'
The referee stopped the match for a substitution. Mikel Merino (Arsenal) will come on after Declan Rice had to leave due to injury.
82'
The coach made a substitution with Piero Hincapie (Arsenal) replacing Riccardo Calafiori.
81'
Declan Rice (Arsenal) is lying on the pitch after a previous challenge, and the medical team has been called to assist him.
80'
A corner kick targeted Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace) in a very open spot inside the box, but his close-range header lacked control and sailed over the stands.
80'
The ball went out of play. Arsenal earned a corner kick.
79'
A solid clearance! Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) received a low pass but was dispossessed by a defender before he could act.
75'
The attendance is 60,103.
74'
A dangerous play by Jurrien Timber (Arsenal). Referee Thomas Bramall immediately blew the whistle.
74'
Substitution. Will Hughes (Crystal Palace) was given permission by the referee to enter after Daichi Kamada left the pitch.
71'
Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal) received a cross from the flank, carefully aimed and fired a shot on target, but it deflected off a defender and bounced away.
70'
Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace) delivered a troublesome cross into the box, but David Raya caught the ball.
68'
Declan Rice (Arsenal) is about to take a corner kick.
68'
Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) received the ball in a favorable position after a good pass into the box, but an opposing defender intervened just in time to clear it out. The ball went out, resulting in a corner kick for Arsenal.
67'
Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) showed excellent control inside the box, but his final pass was blocked by the opposing defense.
66'
A substitution occurred. Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) replaced Bukayo Saka.
65'
Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal) made a harsh tackle, prompting referee Thomas Bramall to blow the whistle for a foul.
64'
Declan Rice (Arsenal) took a corner kick, but the ball was easily cleared away.
63'
Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) attempted a low pass into the box from outside the area, but the opposing defense cleared it safely. The ball went out for a corner, giving Arsenal a scoring opportunity.
61'
Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) needs to stay calm; he was a bit too aggressive! He forcefully took the ball from an opponent, causing referee Thomas Bramall to whistle for a foul.
59'
The referee stopped the match for a substitution. Yeremy Pino will leave the field, and Eddie Nketiah (Crystal Palace) will come on.
56'
Eberechi Eze (Arsenal) was fouled for pulling a shirt. Referee Thomas Bramall signaled for a free kick.
51'
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) tried his luck with a long-range shot from outside the box, but it was a poor attempt as the ball went well wide to the left of the goal.
51'
Declan Rice (Arsenal) received a rebound and shot immediately, but his effort was blocked.
51'
Gabriel (Arsenal) had a good chance after receiving a cross from a teammate, but his header from inside the six-yard box was off target and hit the crossbar.
50'
Declan Rice (Arsenal) took a short free kick.
49'
The game is paused due to a clear handball by Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace)! Arsenal will take a free kick. Will they create a chance from this set piece?
46'
Substitution. Cristian Mosquera (Arsenal) came on for William Saliba.
46'
The referee blew the whistle to start the second half.
45+2'
Referee Thomas Bramall slowly raised his whistle and signaled the end of the first half.
45+1'
Thomas Bramall blew the whistle to penalize Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) for an attacking foul. A correct decision by the referee.
45'
Two minutes of stoppage time will be added.
44'
Declan Rice (Arsenal) crossed into the box from a free kick, but defenders intercepted the ball first.
43'
Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace) was penalized for a strong tackle on an opponent. Arsenal will take a free kick.
42'
A superb defensive block rendered Crystal Palace’s corner kick ineffective.
39'
1 - 0
Goal! Eberechi Eze (Arsenal) was perfectly positioned to collect a rebound inside the box and shot the ball into the right side of the net. The score is 1-0.
38'
Yeremy Pino (Crystal Palace) committed a foul, as signaled by referee Thomas Bramall.
33'
Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) received a precise pass and had enough time inside the box to fire a dangerous shot towards the low left corner. Goalkeeper Dean Henderson anticipated the attempt and made a solid save.
32'
Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) spoiled a team attack after the referee ruled he fouled an opponent.
30'
Declan Rice (Arsenal) took a direct free kick and floated the ball into the box, but the opposing defenders were alert and cleared safely.
29'
Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace) was penalized for an overly aggressive challenge, as observed by referee Thomas Bramall. Arsenal will take a free kick.
28'
Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace) was penalized for a clumsy foul. Referee Thomas Bramall witnessed the entire incident.
27'
Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) received a pass from a teammate and took a shot that went far wide of the right post.
24'
Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace) was caught offside while moving.
22'
Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace) received a short pass inside the box and attempted a shot, but it was blocked by a determined defender.
21'
An excellent movement by Arsenal. Players are controlling the ball mostly through wall passes, managing the pace of the game now.
18'
74:26 – is the possession ratio between the two teams at this point.
13'
Offside flag raised against Leandro Trossard (Arsenal). The player was caught offside by the referee.
10'
Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace) made a clever run inside the box and timed his jump well for a header from a corner, but the close-range header was cleared off the line.
10'
Corner kick. Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) is ready to deliver the ball into the box.
8'
Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) committed a foul that did not escape referee Thomas Bramall’s notice, who promptly blew the whistle.
7'
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) failed to beat the offside trap, and the assistant referee raised the flag.
6'
No teammate inside the box could control Yeremy Pino’s (Crystal Palace) deep cross. The ball went out for a goal kick in favor of Arsenal.
3'
Another attempt by Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) to break through the defense was blocked and cleared away.
1'
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90+1'
The match concluded with Adam Wharton. He gave his all today and will be replaced by the fresher Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace).
90+1'
The coach opted to substitute Daniel Munoz, who will be replaced by Christantus Uche (Crystal Palace).
90+1'
Tyrick Mitchell left the field and will be substituted by Borna Sosa (Crystal Palace).
88'
The coach decided to bring on fresh legs, giving Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal) an opportunity to replace Eberechi Eze.
82'
The referee stopped the match for a substitution. Mikel Merino (Arsenal) will come on after Declan Rice had to leave due to injury.
82'
The coach made a substitution with Piero Hincapie (Arsenal) replacing Riccardo Calafiori.
74'
Substitution. Will Hughes (Crystal Palace) was given permission by the referee to enter after Daichi Kamada left the pitch.
66'
A substitution occurred. Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) replaced Bukayo Saka.
59'
The referee stopped the match for a substitution. Yeremy Pino will leave the field, and Eddie Nketiah (Crystal Palace) will come on.
51'
Gabriel (Arsenal) had a good chance after receiving a cross from a teammate, but his header from inside the six-yard box was off target and hit the crossbar.
46'
Substitution. Cristian Mosquera (Arsenal) came on for William Saliba.
46'
The referee blew the whistle to start the second half.
45+2'
Referee Thomas Bramall slowly raised his whistle and signaled the end of the first half.
39'
1 - 0
Goal! Eberechi Eze (Arsenal) was perfectly positioned to collect a rebound inside the box and shot the ball into the right side of the net. The score is 1:0.
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