Ghana international Jeffrey Schlupp scored a consolation goal in Crystal Palace 4-1 away loss to league leaders Arsenal in the English Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
Arsenal moved eight points clear at the top of the Premier League thanks to a routine home victory over managerless Crystal Palace.
The Gunners, aiming to become champions for the first time since 2003-04, went ahead at Emirates Stadium through Gabriel Martinelli's left-footed strike - his sixth goal in six league matches.
Bukayo Saka doubled the lead when he collected Ben White's pass and curled an effort past 19-year-old goalkeeper Joe Whitworth.
Granit Xhaka made it 3-0 with a first-time finish from Leandro Trossard's assist, before Jeffrey Schlupp pulled one back from close range following a corner for Palace's first goal in five matches.
But the excellent Saka restored Arsenal's three-goal advantage with a guided finish from Kiernan Tierney's pull-back to seal the victory.
Arsenal have 69 points from 28 matches, with second-placed Manchester City, who beat Burnley 6-0 in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday, on 61 points having played a game less.
Palace, who sacked manager Patrick Vieira on Friday, have not won in 13 games in all competitions and only three points above the relegation zone.
Schlupp enjoyed 82 minutes of the game before he was replaced by Ahamada while Jordan Ayew was introduced on the 65th minute with Thomas Partey enjoying full duration for Arsenal.
Schlupp has scored two goals in 28 appearances for Crystal Palace in all competitions this season so far.
