Crystal Palace vs Arsenal - LIVE!
Arsenal got their Premier League season off to a winning start as they battled to a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Confidence was high for the Gunners going into the opening night of the campaign, with a squad buoyed by a number of strong signings and an impressive run of pre-season victories. There was more of that form on show against Palace, as the visitors took a first-half lead through Gabriel Martinelli’s header and threatened to overrun Patrick Vieira’s side.
The inevitable response came from Palace but Arsenal held firm in front of a typically boisterous crowd in south London, ensuring there was no repeat of last season’s opening day woes against Brentford, and the three points were sealed late on as Marc Guehi headed a dangerous cross from Bukayo Saka into his own net to ensure the Gunners, and particularly their fans, could enjoy the final five minutes.
