Arsenal will be the flagbearers for the new Premier League season for the second year in a row. Mikel Arteta will be hoping his transfer-boosted side will be able to kick things off with much greater effect than in 2021.
A 2-0 loss to Brentford must be avoided by Arsenal this time around as they make another short trip across London, this time to the south, to face Crystal Palace. Defensively Arsenal were atrocious at the intimidating ground last season and lost 3-0, a result which had big ramifications in the top four race.
However, Arteta will have far more quality available this time around with the return of William Saliba. In addition, the arrival of Oleksandr Zinchenko has added greater depth to the left-back position.