Mikel Arteta faced the media after Arsenal’s vital win over Crystal Palace. The victory sees the Gunners take a tighter grip on top spot with Liverpool and Manchester City dropping points.

Just as Arteta said pre-match, playing your former club can indeed inspire you, and that’s exactly what Eberechi Eze’s volley did as it opened the scoring at the Emirates Stadium. An inspired finish from yet another set-piece for the Gunners.

Gabriel then struck the post before Declan Rice forced a strong save from England teammate Dean Henderson. The Gunners moved to a back five late on as they held on to claim all three points.

You can hear everything Arteta had to say on all that and much more with football.london's Arsenal reporter Tom Canton in our live blog below.

Tom Canton

Welcome to football.london's coverage of Mikel Arteta's post-match press conference following the clash with Crystal Palace.

The Arsenal manager will discuss the game with the press, including our Arsenal reporter, Tom Canton. Updates will follow.