London: Arsenal beat Crystal Palace in the first match of the English Premier League. At the end of the fierce battle, Arsenal won 2 goals against Crystal Palace (2-0). The first Premier League match of the 2022–23 season was played at Selhurst Park Stadium in London. Arsenal have strengthened their team this season by buying Gabriel Jesus, who was the leading player of Manchester City.
Arsenal dominated Crystal Palace until the end of the game and put on a thrilling performance. In the 20th minute of the first half of the game, Gabriel Martinelli scored the first goal with a stunning header assisted by Gabriel Jesus. Crystal Palace had chances but could not score. It was a fiery battle as Arsenal tightened up their frontline defence.
In the 42nd minute, Crystal Palace were awarded a free kick in the free zone but failed to score. At the end of the first half the score was 1-0. Crystal Palace had the best chances early in the second half but were unable to score. Sahak took the ball through the trouble and gave it to Easi. Eze hit the post but Arsenal goalkeeper Ramsdale blocked it.
In the 85th minute of the game, Arsenal increased the score to 2-0 with an own goal. The ball hit Guvehi’s body as the Arsenal player tried to block Saka’s shot, and the ball became an own goal. Crystal Palace suffered their first defeat of the season despite putting up a hard-fought game. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has claimed that a new team could produce their best performance of the season this time around.