Arsenal edged further ahead of their Premier League rivals with a gritty win over Crystal Palace.

It took the Gunners just over half an hour to create their first opportunity, which Eberechi Eze capitalised on minutes later against his old club, smashing a cleared Declan Rice free-kick into the back of the net.

Gabriel Magalhaes rattled the crossbar early in the second half from another set-piece, while Rice narrowly missed with a volley. Here, the Daily Star Sport rates Arsenal's players performance in the 1-0 win.

David Raya – Had little to do in the first half, but made a solid catch from a cross aimed at Eddie Nketiah in the second. 6.

Jurrien Timber – Showed great footwork under pressure to earn a free-kick in the first half. Delivered a superb ball to find Martinelli shortly after the winger came on and put in a tireless defensive shift. 8

William Saliba – Lost out in a sprint with Jean-Philippe Mateta in the...