Arsenal win big in the Premier League.

Gabriel , a player named Ba, contributed to all five goals, helping Arsenal beat Crystal Palace 5-0 in the 21st round of the Premier League.

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All five of Arsenal's goals were scored by Brazilian players named Gabriel: Magalhaes, Gabriel Jesus, and Martinelli. Defender Magalhaes opened the scoring, then directly caused goalkeeper Dean Henderson to score an own goal. Gabriel Jesus assisted Leandro Trossard's third goal, and Martinelli scored a brace in injury time of the second half.

Defender Gabriel Magalhaes celebrates Arsenal's opening goal against Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium in London, during the 21st round of the Premier League on January 20, 2024. Photo: Guardian

Arsenal successfully vented their anger on Crystal Palace, while Roy Hodgson's side sank deeper into the mire. In the 90th minute, the away fans displayed banners such as "Wasted potential both on and off the pitch. Weak decisions, dragging us backward," and "No shared vision. No concrete plan." In the stands, the away team's owner, Steve Parish, wore a grim expression, while manager Hodgson bowed his head in disappointment.

Crystal Palace were unlucky as Arsenal had two weeks off to forget their four-match winless streak, allowing them to start the game with enthusiasm. In the 11th minute, 1.88m tall midfielder Declan Rice took a corner kick from the left, and Magalhaes rose to head the ball into the near corner at the far post to open the scoring. US international Chris Richards was outmuscled and unable to win the aerial duel with the Arsenal defender.

Since making his Premier League debut in 2020, Magalhaes has scored 11 goals, more than any other centre-back of his time. He has scored two or more goals in every season, and more than half of the 27-year-old's goals have been Arsenal's first goal of the match.

Magalhaes rose highest and headed the ball in to open the scoring. Photo: Guardian

Magalhaes continued to demonstrate his fearsome form from set pieces, scoring his second goal from a corner. This time, Saka crossed the ball from the right towards the far post, and Magalhaes headed it past goalkeeper Dean Henderson into the net. The goal was initially credited to the Brazilian defender, but organizers later ruled it an own goal, as Magalhaes' shot would have gone wide if it hadn't deflected off Henderson.

Crystal Palace players, particularly Henderson, protested to the referee, claiming he had been fouled by defender Ben White. However, VAR did not intervene, ruling the goal valid.

Arsenal's third goal also came from a corner, but this time it was the visitors'. Goalkeeper David Raya, after catching the ball, threw it up to Gabriel Jesus, who ran down the right wing on a counter-attack before crossing it low to Leandro Trossard. The Belgian striker turned the ball to his right foot, beat defender Nathan Clyne, and shot into the near corner, giving Henderson no chance to save.

Trossard left the pitch about 10 minutes later, to thunderous applause from the Emirates crowd. They rediscovered the joy of victory after Arsenal's three consecutive defeats. But it didn't stop there; Gabriel Martinelli, who came on for Trossard, scored two more goals in injury time, sealing a 5-0 win for Arsenal. Mikel Arteta's team also reclaimed third place from Aston Villa, and are now just two points behind league leaders Liverpool, although Jurgen Klopp's side have a game in hand.

Hoang An

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