Arsenal set a new English top-flight record following their 5-1 thrashing of Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday.
For the second time in the space of four days, Arsenal beat their south London opponens, following up their midweek Carabao Cup quarter-final victory with an emphatic Premier League triumph.
It was a much-needed win for the Gunners, who had drawn their previous two league outings.
Gabriel Jesus, who scored a hat-trick in the Carabao Cup win, bagged an early brace at Selhurst Park, with Kai Havertz also scoring before the half-time whistle.
Ismaila Sarr had drawn Crystal Palace level in the first half, but Gabriel Martinelli and Declan Rice added their names to the scoresheet.
According to Opta (via 90 min) Arsenal’s victory helped them set a new English record, becoming the first top-division side to score five or more goals in six separate away games across a single calendar year in all competitions.
Two of Arsenal’s other five-goal victories came within four days of one another earlier this season.
Mikel Arteta’s side beat Sporting Lisbon 5-1 in the Champions League before their 5-2 victory against West Ham United in the Premier League.
The Gunners also beat West Ham and Sheffield United 6-0 on the road, while also putting five past Burnley at Turf Moor.
Saturday’s victory over Palace was the final away game of 2024 for Arsenal, who finish the year by hosting Ipswich Town to the Emirates Stadium on 27 December.
Meanwhile, the Gunners’ first away trip of 2025 comes against Brentford on New Year’s Day.
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