New Premier League season, new Arsenal as rookies Saliba, Jesus and Zinchenko make the difference

LONDON — Arsenal started their top-flight 2022-23 campaign with a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace, showing promising early signs for this season. The Gunners have been wildly successful, with their three debutants delivering solid performances.

Here are the key points, top players, key stats, and notable moments from the game.

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Quick response: 3 lessons

1. New season, new start for Arsenal

Arsenal was above back on the opening Friday night of last season when they lost 2-0 first Brentford, but it’s a different story under the lights across London this time. There’s been a lot to get Gunners supporters excited about in pre-season, in which they’ve signed shrewd contracts and won all five friendlies, but this is the first big test of hoping to get back to the top 4 and they made it through. Sometimes they have to bet their luck with Aaron Ramsdale called into a great stop to refuse Eberechi Eze the beginning of the second half, but Marc Guehi’s A late home goal giving them a well-deserved win will only heighten the sense of optimism around the club.

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2. Palace remembers Gallagher spark

Eze is a fine player and when he returns from his ACL injury, the highly rated 24-year-old is sure to improve as he steps into the void vacated by Conor Gallagherwho is back Chelsea after a season-long loan in the final term. But Crystal Palace miss Gallagher on Friday. Only Wilfried Zaha (15 goals, two assists) has more goals than Gallagher (eight goals, five assists) and Palace missed both his energy to break Arsenal’s hold and his ability him in the third game overall.

3. Arsenal debuts make the difference

William Saliba, Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko made their Arsenal debut at Selhurst Park and all contributed in different ways to a tough win. Jesus impressed as Arsenal dominated the opening 35 minutes, while Zinchenko’s header was the key component of a clever corner routine that allowed Gabriel Martinelli to open the score. Saliba, perhaps the most awaited debut of all, as he signed for Arsenal three years ago, is a far more assured presence than his more experienced centre-back partner. that. Gabriel. It’s just the beginning, but all three have proven their potential.

Player Rating

Crystal Palace: Guaita 6, Clyne 6, Guehi 4, Andersen 6, Mitchell 6, Doucoure 6, Eze 6, Schlupp 6, Ayew 6, Zaha 6, Edouard 5.
Register: Mateta 6, Milivojevic 6, Hughes 6, Ebiowei 6.

Arsenal: Ramsdale 8, White 6, Gabriel 5, Saliba 8, Zinchenko 7, Partey 7, Xhaka 7, Odegaard 6, Saka 7, Martinelli 7, Jesus 7.
Register: Tierney 6, Nketiah 6, Lokonga 6.

Best and worst performers

Best: William Saliba

The pressure on this boy is huge as Arsenal fans have been clamoring for his inclusion since he signed from Saint-Etienne in 2019 – and he did not disappoint. A composing performance with some important interceptions and helped Arsenal through difficult periods.

The worst: Odsonne Edouard

Palace struggled to find an advantage throughout much of the game and Edouard missed their only real chance in the first half as they headed straight into Ramsdale. Conceivable substitute for Jean-Philippe Mateta before the hour mark.

Outstanding and remarkable moments

Martinelli scored his first goal of the 2022-23 Premier League season from an Arsenal corner and a Zinchenko assist.

Quotes after the game

“We’re going to try. There are a few things that we have planned and if we can do it that would be great.” – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on the possibility of more transfers.

“It was very good because we started with a win and kept a clean sheet. It was a difficult game, but we won in the end, very good. I waited a long time, but we [did it] in my first game, and I’m very happy. “ – Saliba

Key stats (powered by ESPN Stats & Info)

– Gabriel Martinelli scored his 12th Premier League career goal, his second against Crystal Palace; he has scored the most goals against a single opponent in a Premier League game (Sheffield United, West Ham and Leeds United).

– Arsenal have a record 33rd clean sheet in the Premier League under Mikel Arteta as head coach; the fifth most since its launch on December 26, 2019.

Next

Crystal Palace: They face a tough follow-up schedule with a visit to last year’s runners-up Liverpool on August 15, a home game against Aston Villa on 20 August and a meeting with the current Premier League champions City man on August 27.

Arsenal: They organize Leicester City on August 13 before playing newly promoted sides Bournemouth on August 20 and after Fulham on August 27.