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Arsenal attacker Saka: Set-pieces key for victory over Palace

Arsenal attacker Bukayo Saka was delighted being part of their thrashing of Crystal Palace.

The Gunners thrashed Palace 5-0 on Saturday.

Saka later said: "Most games it feels like we're going up against a low block. The Premier League is a really physical league.

"It's about me studying it, trying to find a solution - whether that's dribbling, finding space or passing it.

"It hasn't been easy but I'm still trying and we're still doing well as a team.

"We do a lot of work on set-pieces. It's the worst! Our set-piece coach tries to make it fun. We're doing well and what he's doing is working.

"We went out of the FA Cup mostly on a set-piece so we wanted to put it right today and get a clean sheet. We scored two so we're happy.

"Everyone knows we lost the last three games so this one was important for us and the fans to build some momentum.

"When you look at the league table, you want to be first. You don't want to be third, fourth of fifth. That's my feeling personally."

On the title chase, he also said: "Yeah I actually believe it. The break came at the right time. We're all hungry to push strongly until the end of the season.

"Going out of the FA Cup really hurt me so I'm sure we'll use that to push in the Premier League and the Champions League next month."

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