The results of Crystal Palace vs Arsenal in the 2023-2024 Premier League are already known. Playing at the Selhurst Park Stadium on Tuesday (22/8/2023), The Gunners – Arsenal’s nickname – won 1-0.
Arsenal’s only winning goal was scored by Martin Odegaard in the 53rd minute via a penalty. In this match, Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta fielded all of his best players in a 4-3-3 formation.
You could say Arsenal only minus the bomber, Gabriel Jesus, who was injured. Shown with the best squad to make Arsenal appear dominant.
During the match, Arsenal dominated possession by 62 percent! Even so, in making opportunities, The Eagles –nicknamed Crystal Palace – did not lose to Arsenal.
Crystal Palace recorded two shots on target, losing only one shot on target to Arsenal. After buying and selling attacks, Arsenal opened the scoring via the penalty of the captain, Martin Odegaard in the 53rd minute.
Unfortunately for Arsenal, 14 minutes later they actually had to play with 10 people. This happened because their left fullback, Takehiro Tomiyasu, was hit by a second yellow card.
Despite playing with 10 players, Arsenal still controlled the game. The entry of Jorginho who replaced Eddie Nketiah strengthened Arsenal’s midfield.
Arsenal’s defense also strengthened after Gabriel Martinelli was replaced by Gabriel Magalhaes in the 70th minute. In short, Arsenal won 1-0 over Crystal Palace.
This victory has rocketed Arsenal to third place in the 2023-2024 Premier League standings. This point collection is exactly the same as Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion who occupy first and second positions in the standings.
Furthermore, Arsenal will host Fulham on Saturday, 26 August 2023. Seeing their current strength, Arsenal’s chances of continuing the positive trend are enormous.
“I love (this win). This is a very difficult place to come from,” said Mikel Arteta, quoted from the Arsenal website, Tuesday (22/8/2023).
“We never give up. We continue the way we want,” he said.
Mikel Arteta also appreciated the performance of his team throughout the match. The reason is that the scheme he has provided can be implemented well by Bukayo Saka and his colleagues.
“We had to adapt and I think the players did a great job,” said Mikel Arteta.
