Soccer-Saka double against Palace sends Arsenal eight points clear

Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal v Crystal Palace - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - March 19, 2023 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Bukayo Saka celebrate after the match REUTERS/David Klein

LONDON (Reuters) -Arsenal will head into the international break eight points clear in the Premier League title race after Bukayo Saka scored twice in a 4-1 home defeat of Crystal Palace on Sunday.

With chasers Manchester City otherwise engaged this weekend in the FA Cup, Arsenal took full advantage with Gabriel Martinelli opening the scoring and Granit Xhaka also on target.