When Arsenal's fixtures for the new Premier League season were announced, an opening day clash away to Crystal Palace was not the most enticing for Gunners fans.
After Alexandre Lacazette salvaged a late point against Patrick Vieira's side in their first encounter last season, Arsenal were swept aside in a 3-0 defeat at Selhurst Park in April, a result that helped see the Gunners miss out on Champions League football.
What a difference four months makes. A new-look Arsenal were quick out of the blocks, putting the hosts under pressure from the off and getting their reward thanks to a Gabriel Martinelli header, with the attacker already having missed an incredible chance to open the scoring.
