Jeff Stelling has come under fire for comparing Premier League leaders Arsenal to ‘watching paint dry’ and saying he he was in ‘purgatory’during their victory over Crystal Palace.

Mikel Arteta’s side ground out a hard-fought 1-0 win over London rivals Palace on Sunday to move four points clear at the top of the Premier League.

It was Arsenal’s ninth win in ten games since they were beaten by reigning Premier League champions Liverpool at Anfield back in August.

Arsenal have not been goal-shy this season – scoring the joint-second most goals in the Premier League – but their success has been built on a sensational defensive record.

The clean sheet Arsenal recorded against Crystal Palace was their fifth in a row and tenth in 13 games of the 2025-26 season.

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