Model verdict
Post-match · 90 sec read
Arsenal beat Crystal Palace 4–1 at home. At half-time it was 2–0.
In possession, the hosts ran the game with 62% of the ball. For accuracy, the hosts completed 87% of their passes. On the balance of chances, the hosts held the expected-goals edge, 1.57 to 0.78. In attack, the hosts carried the greater threat — 15 shots to 9, 5 on target. At the back, the hosts leaned on their goalkeeper for 4 saves. In front of goal, the hosts were clinical, scoring 4 from 1.57 expected goals.
On the scoresheet: Gabriel Martinelli (28'), B. Saka (43'), G. Xhaka (55'), J. Schlupp (63'), B. Saka (74').