Gabriel Jesus put up a show to dominate proceedings with a his double strike in Arsenal's massive 5-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday.
Jesus continued his goal-scoring tough after a hat-trick against the same opponents in Wednesday's League Cup quarter-finals.
The win pushed Arsenal up and within three points of Premier League leaders Liverpool.
Arsenal climbed to third position, surpassing Nottingham Forest, accumulating 33 points from 17 matches. Liverpool leads with 36 points from 15 matches, whilst Chelsea holds 34 points from 16 matches. Palace remains positioned 15th.
He struck twice within the opening 15 minutes and nearly secured another hat-trick before halftime when his header struck the post, with Kai Havertz following up to convert the rebound for a 3-1 lead.
That was after the match had begun energetically with Ismaila Sarr equalising for the home side, and Palace remained competitive until Havertz's goal created an insurmountable challenge.
Brazilian Gabriel Martinelli extended the lead after 60 minutes, before Declan Rice registered his first league goal of the season to complete the comprehensive victory.
Arsenal's away performance in 2024 has been remarkable, with this being their sixth match scoring five or more goals across all competitions, though this particular scoreline was perhaps more generous than warranted.
The victory was somewhat overshadowed by Bukayo Saka's concerning hamstring injury, forcing the England international to leave the pitch during the first half.
The match's opening goal came from Jesus in the sixth minute, who capitalised on a deflected Saka cross, powerfully striking past Dean Henderson.
The advantage proved short-lived, as Sarr equalised with an exceptional curling shot in the 11th minute.
Jesus demonstrated his prowess when he received the ball from Thomas Partey and delivered a precise shot into the top corner from outside the penalty area.
Riding high on momentum, Jesus nearly scored again with a header from Martinelli's cross that struck the post, before Havertz capitalised on the rebound.
In the second half, David Raya made two outstanding saves to maintain Arsenal's advantage. The team extended their lead when Martinelli tapped in from close range following a chaotic sequence after Jesus's initial attempt was blocked.
Substitute Rice sealed Arsenal's victory with a well-executed finish, ensuring the team entered the holiday fixtures with a positive result.
