The Ivorian scored twice as the Gunners beat Roy Hodgson's side 3-1 at Selhurst Park
Mikel Arteta hailed Nicolas Pepe after the Ivory Coast international scored twice as Arsenal beat Crystal Palace 3-1 on Wednesday night.
The victory was not enough to keep the Gunners' hopes of qualifying for the Europa League alive, with sixth-placed West Ham's 3-1 win at West Brom meaning it is now impossible for Arteta's side to finish any higher than seventh this season.
But Arteta was still full of praise for Pepe, who struck in either half as the Gunners made it four successive wins in the Premier League.