Eberechi Eze scored the decisive goal against his former club as Arsenal edged past Crystal Palace with a 1-0 victory at the Emirates, extending their lead at the top of the Premier League. This win allowed Arsenal to capitalize on an almost perfect weekend for their league ambitions, as both Manchester City and Liverpool dropped points. This marks Arsenal's seventh consecutive victory across all competitions, putting them four points clear at the summit, seven points ahead of reigning champions Liverpool, who suffered their fourth straight league defeat to Brentford, and six points ahead of Manchester City, who were beaten by Aston Villa. Mikel Arteta relied on Arsenal's prowess from set-pieces, with a Declan Rice delivery leading to Eze's goal, which came after a deflection off Ismaila Sarr. This was Eze's first league goal for Arsenal since his £67.5 million summer transfer from Selhurst Park. Arsenal will finish October at the top of the table, with their next league match scheduled for November 1.

From an analytical perspective, Arsenal has shown impressive stability and efficiency in crucial moments, which could be pivotal for their ambitions this season. The question remains whether they can maintain this form through the upcoming challenges.