Eberechi Eze scored against his former club as Arsenal beat Crystal Palace on Sunday, October 26, 2025, to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to four points.

The victory comes as Liverpool suffered a fourth consecutive league defeat at Brentford the night before, giving Mikel Arteta’s side a clear opportunity to consolidate their position.

Eze, who joined the Gunners in a £67 million summer deal, once again demonstrated his knack for delivering in big moments. The winning goal originated from another trademark Arsenal set-piece.

Declan Rice curled a precise free-kick into the penalty area, where centre-back Gabriel directed the ball into the air. Eze, displaying impressive acrobatic technique, volleyed the ball into the corner of the net, sending the Emirates Stadium crowd into raptures.

Crystal Palace, still recovering from a midweek loss to AEK Larnaca, tried to respond. Jean-Philippe Mateta made several efforts to breach Arsenal’s organised defence, but goalkeeper David Raya remained largely untroubled.

Despite moments of pressure, Palace could not find the back of the net, leaving the Gunners to control the rhythm of the game.

Arsenal came close to doubling their lead in the second half. Gabriel’s towering header struck the crossbar, while Bukayo Saka forced the Palace defence into action with a curling effort from the edge of the box.

The persistent attacking play highlighted Arsenal’s growing confidence and cohesion, signalling their intent to maintain the title charge.

The win means Arsenal are now unbeaten in 10 matches across all competitions, a run that underscores their dominance this season. With key contributions from summer signings like Eze and the continued influence of established stars, the Gunners are showing they have the depth and quality to challenge on multiple fronts.

Arteta’s side will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming fixtures, keeping a close eye on rivals such as Liverpool and Manchester City. For Eze, scoring against a former club adds a personal satisfaction to a professional milestone, and for Arsenal, it is another step in their bid to reclaim Premier League glory.