Arsenal achieve remarkable milestone last matched by Chelsea in 2005 with dominant win over Crystal Palace.

Arsenal Achieve Remarkable Feat Last Matched by Chelsea in 2005 as Crystal Palace Routed

Arsenal firmly established their dominance in London football with an emphatic 5-1 victory over Crystal Palace, achieving a milestone last reached by Chelsea in 2005.

The Gunners remain unbeaten in Premier League London derbies this calendar year, securing an impressive record of 10 matches without defeat. The last team to achieve this was Chelsea, who won nine and drew one in 2005. Arsenal had previously accomplished the feat in 2004, winning seven and drawing three.

Adding to their historic achievement, Arsenal became the first English top-flight club to score 5+ goals in six different away matches across all competitions in a single calendar year.

Despite the potential for a challenging night in South Norwood, Arsenal displayed remarkable resilience. Gabriel Jesus led the charge with a brace, continuing his impressive form against the Eagles, while Ismaila Sarr managed to score a consolation goal for Palace.

Unbeaten Streak in London

Arsenal’s incredible run began against Crystal Palace with a 5-0 victory at the Emirates on January 20. Since then, they’ve dismantled rivals across London, including a 6-0 and 5-2 thrashing of West Ham at the London Stadium, and a 2-1 win over Brentford last season.

The Gunners also enjoyed triumphs over Tottenham, defeating their North London rivals twice at their home ground, and recorded a dominant 5-0 win against Chelsea at the Emirates in the 2023/24 season, though they were held to a 1-1 draw this campaign.

Their unbeaten streak continued with a 1-1 draw against Fulham at Craven Cottage before their recent demolition of Crystal Palace.

A Chance for Glory

While Arsenal have dominated London derbies, meaningful Premier League silverware has eluded them since their FA Cup triumph in 2020. Despite consistent and stunning performances, they’ve been overshadowed by Manchester City’s dominance.

This season, however, with Pep Guardiola’s side experiencing an unexpected dip in form, Arsenal have a genuine opportunity to clinch their first Premier League title since 2004. Fans and players alike will be hoping they can maintain their momentum and turn this historic campaign into a title-winning one.