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Arsenal: 3 talking points from Crystal Palace win

By Henry Payne

Arsenal's Brazilian striker Gabriel Martinelli (2nd L) celebrates with teammates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park in south London on May 19, 2021. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Frank Augstein / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by FRANK AUGSTEIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal's Brazilian striker Gabriel Martinelli (2nd L) celebrates with teammates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park in south London on May 19, 2021. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Frank Augstein / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by FRANK AUGSTEIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Newcastle United’s English midfielder Joe Willock celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Sheffield United at St James’ Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England on May 19, 2021. (Photo by STU FORSTER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images).
Newcastle United’s English midfielder Joe Willock celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Sheffield United at St James’ Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England on May 19, 2021. (Photo by STU FORSTER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images). /

Joe Willock is the Man for Arsenal

Although he wasn’t playing at Selhurst Park, Joe Willock made sure that his presence was felt.

He has scored seven goals in 13 appearances since making the temporary move to Tyneside, and with his latest against Sheffield United, he has six in his last six Premier League games. His contributions helped Steve Bruce win April’s Manager of the Month award, and effectively secured Newcastle’s status as a top-flight club.

Willock is the youngest player in Premier League history to score in six successive matches. That’s more than any one Chelsea player.

A lot has been written about Willock’s future, but the decision to keep him should be an easy one. Goals from central midfield are invaluable, and again, if the Gunners are to take the next step under Arteta, adding natural end product to their young side is vital.

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Arteta’s side finish the 2020/2021 Premier League campaign at home against Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.

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