Arsenal got off to flying start in their first match of the 22/23 season, with a convincing 2-0 win over fellow London rivals, Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, courtesy goals from Gabriel Martinelli & an own goal from Marc Guehi....CONTINUE READING
Mikel Arteta’s side came out all guns blazing in the early exchanges of the match against Patrick Vieira’s Palace as the Gunners looked more sharper, dominated possession & also threatened to open the scoring on numerous occasions.
The first real chance of the match fell to Brazil youngster, Gabriel Martinelli who missed a glorious chance to put the North Londoners ahead after a loose ball fell to New Signing, Gabriel Jesus, who skipped past a couple of challenges, before unleashing his shot which found it way to Martinelli, who couldn’t make it count in the North Londoners favour.
Gabriel Martinelli atoned for his big miss with Arsenal’s opening goal on the 20th minute, after a brilliant attacking move from England international, Bukayo Saka who found Oleksandr Zinchenko at the far post with his looping cross, The Ukrainian left-back then nodded the ball across to the Brazilian, who made no mistakes.
Crystal Palace settled really well into the match after Arsenal’s opener with the likes of Zaha & Benteke forcing saves off Aaron Ramsdale in goal.
The Gunners added to their advantage after Eddie Nketiah released a pass to Bukayo Saka who whipped in a dangerous cross, which was turned in by Crystal Palace player, Marc Guehi to make it 2-0 & seal their first win of the season.
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