LONDON – Arsenal fans displayed their support for club legend Patrick Vieira by chanting his name during their Premier League match against Crystal Palace on Sunday.
The former Gunners midfielder had been sacked just days before the game as the Eagles struggled with a 12-game winless run.
In light of the solidarity shown by the Arsenal fans, the home team ultimately triumphed with an emphatic 4-1 win at the Emirates.
Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring for the Gunners, followed by Bukayo Saka’s goal after a clever pass from Ben White.
Granit Xhaka added a third early in the second half, with Saka completing his brace later in the game.
The victory allowed Arsenal to open up an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League table.
In contrast, Crystal Palace remained manager-less, hoping to find a replacement soon ahead of their upcoming match against Leicester on April 1st.
Vieira’s dismissal may have left many Arsenal fans feeling nostalgic for their former player, but the Gunners demonstrated their continued strength on the pitch.
The team’s performance against Crystal Palace suggests that they are capable of challenging for major honors this season.
