Clinical Arsenal Edge Past Crystal Palace in Tense Premier League Clash

Arsenal secured a vital 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on May 24, 2026, keeping their Premier League title hopes alive with a disciplined and efficient performance. The Gunners struck twice in the first half and then held off a determined Palace fightback to claim all three points in front of a packed south London crowd.

First-Half Dominance Sets the Tone

The visitors started brightly, and their pressure paid off in the 22nd minute when Martin Ødegaard curled a beautiful shot into the bottom corner from the edge of the box. Arsenal doubled their lead just before the interval as Gabriel Martinelli pounced on a loose ball inside the area and fired past Dean Henderson. Crystal Palace, despite showing flashes of danger through Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze, went into the break trailing by two goals.

Palace Fight Back but Fall Short

The hosts came out with renewed energy in the second half. Oliver Glasner’s side pulled one back in the 58th minute when Jean-Philippe Mateta rose highest to head home from a corner. Palace pushed for an equalizer, with Odsonne Edouard forcing a sharp save from David Raya, but Arsenal’s backline held firm. The win moved Arsenal level on points with league leaders Liverpool, setting up a dramatic final matchday.

Key stat: Arsenal have now won 12 of their last 14 away games in the Premier League.