Another focus match was staged in the 9th round of the 2025/26 Premier League. The "Gunners" Arsenal, sitting at the Emirates Stadium, finally defeated the "Eagles" Crystal Palace 1-0 after Eze scored.

In the 8th minute, Crystal Palace's attack was blocked, and then Mateta shook off the defense and passed the ball, but the ball was cleared by an Arsenal player. In the 13th minute, Arsenal attacked with a long ball, and Džekeres received the ball and dealt with the defense but could not pose a threat.

In the 22nd minute, Crystal Palace seized the ball and organized an attack. Ismaila Sarr dribbled into the penalty area and shot, but was blocked by the opponent. In the 24th minute, Muñoz received a through ball from his teammate and shot low from the penalty area, but was blocked by Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.

In the 27th minute, Adam Walton received a pass from Jeremi Pino outside the penalty area and shot from a distance, but the ball went wide of the post. In the 34th minute, Arsenal tried to counterattack. Trossard met the ball in the penalty area and shot low over the defense, but the ball was saved by Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson.

In the 38th minute, Rice took a free kick, Gabriel headed the ball in the penalty area, and Eze volleyed it in, helping Arsenal to open the scoring 1-0. In the 50th minute, Rice made a lob pass, Gabriel headed the ball but the ball hit the post, and Rice's follow-up shot was blocked.

In the 68th minute, Arsenal got a corner kick opportunity. Trossard headed the ball but hit the post, but continued to play after receiving treatment. In the 79th minute, Nketiah took the ball and sent a cross. Mateta received the ball and shot, but Gabriel cleared it.

In the 82nd minute, Arsenal replaced Rice with Merino due to injury. In the second half stoppage time, Džekeres received a long pass from his teammate and attempted to attack but was cleared by the opponent.

In the end, Arsenal beat Crystal Palace 1-0 at home. After winning four consecutive games, Arsenal currently ranks first in the standings with 22 points.