Gabriel Jesus scored twice as Arsenal earned a second victory over Crystal Palace in a week, with the 5-1 win moving the Gunners three points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.

Jesus had ended his goal drought by scoring a hat-trick against the Eagles in the Carabao Cup in midweek and built on the display at Selhurst Park.

The Brazilian forward struck twice in the first half - either side of an equaliser by Ismaila Sarr - to have a remarkable run of five goals in 50 minutes against Crystal Palace this week.

Kai Havertz extended Arsenal's lead with a close range finish before half-time, before Gabriel Martinelli and Declan Rice struck in the second half to complete a dominant victory.

Mail Sport's Issan Khan was at Selhurst Park and delivers his verdict on the players on show.

DAVID RAYA: 7

Some jittery moments in net but made crucial saves. Denied Jean-Phillipe Mateta from close range one-on-one after 21 minutes. Also a good save off an Ismaila Sarr header.

JURRIEN TIMBER: 7

Top play on the ball and some good tackles, too. Booked for time-wasting at a throw-in.

WILLIAM SALIBA: 5.5

An off game for the usually reliable Frenchman. His errant pass to allow Mateta in should have resulted in conceding a goal.

GABRIEL: 6.5

Struck crossbar with a header. Didn’t shy away from battling with Palace’s physicality.

MYLES LEWIS-SKELLY: 6.5

An assured display. Comfortable on the ball and physical in duels.

THOMAS PARTEY: 6

A couple of poor passes in the middle. Got better later in the game.

MARTIN ODEGAARD: 7

Good intricate passes around the box and often opened up play for his side. Classy operator.

KAI HAVERTZ: 6.5

Played in the midfield — an area he has not played in for a while. Got on the scoresheet with a tap-in.

BUKAYO SAKA: 6.5

Cross with weaker foot led to Gabriel Jesus’ opening goal. He went down the tunnel on 24 minutes with an injury which looked painful. This will be a major concern for Arteta.

GABRIEL MARTINELLI: 6.5

Was more courageous on the ball than in recent times. Tried to take players on and got an easy goal after Jesus’ shot was saved.

GABRIEL JESUS: 8.5

Match-winning display. His second goal oozed class, curling the ball into the top right corner. Should have got his hat-trick, but his shot was saved on 60 minutes.

MANAGER 

MIKEL ARTETA: 7

Played Jesus up top, Havertz in the midfield and started Lewis-Skelly. That was risky, but it more than paid off.

SUBSTITUTES

LEANDRO TROSSARD: 6

Good movement. Could have done with better end product.

RICCARDO CALAFIORI: 6

Stayed composed at the back to ensure Palace couldn’t make in-roads on his side.

DECLAN RICE: 7.5

Immediately added stability to the middle. Struck a well-taken goal, too.

ETHAN NWANERI: N/A

MIKEL MERINO: N/A

CRYSTAL PALACE (3-4-2-1): Henderson, Clyne, Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Mitchell, Lerma, Hughes, Kamada, Sarr, Mateta