The 2022/2023 EPL will kick off with a game between Arteta’s Arsenal and Vieira’s Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The game is expected to be a difficult fixture because the last time Arsenal beat Crystal Palace was in 2021. Also, both teams ended their Pre-season tour on a good note....CONTINUE READING
However, a look at the starting lineup of both teams in the opening EPL game of the season shows that only Vieira made a tactical change. Hence, his article will focus on why Mikel Arteta no changes in his opening matchday team from his last win against Sevilla.
1. The Team That Thrashed Sevilla Was The Strongest In The Pre-Season.
Note that Mikel decided to use the same team that thrashed Sevilla by 6-0 in the EPL opening game, and his reasons are understandable.
Note that this starting lineup was Arsenal’s strongest team as the same starting lineup thrashed Chelsea by 4-0 during the Pre-season friendly games. Hence, it would be illogical to change a winning team.
On the hand, note that Saliba, Gabriel Jesus, and Zinchenko will make their first EPL start for Arsenal, while Tierney returned to the match squad.
