Mikel Arteta knows Arsenal can't start the Premier League like they did last season - but history is against them.
That is because the last time they visited Crystal Palace, who they face in their 2022-23 curtain-raiser on Friday night, they were thumped 3-0. The humiliating defeat will still eat away at Arteta and the manager will be well aware of the comparisons made when they travel to south London.
The Gunners endured a dreadful start to the league campaign last term. Three defeats on the bounce, including a 5-0 mauling by Manchester City, piled the pressure on Arteta and despite eventually finding some momentum, they ultimately missed out on a top-four spot.
