Arsenal defeated Crystal Palace with a score of 1-0 in the late match of the second round of the Premier League 2023-24. Coach Arteta’s army played without people from the middle of the second half.

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Arsenal as a guest on Crystal Palace’s field in the late match of the second round. Arteta’s army played better than the opponent after the opening whistle, causing Crystal Palace to retreat deep into the squad to defend.

Crystal Palace’s tight play, not afraid of collisions, makes Arsenal encounter many difficulties in attack. The visitors’ chance to score in the first half was not much, but their strikers did not know how to save. The two best chances in the first 45 minutes of the match belonged to Nketiah.

Arsenal’s spearhead striker twice faced goalkeeper Johnstone and failed to finish. In the 29th minute, Nketiah bounced the ball into the post. In the 36th minute, Nketiah tipped the ball over the bar from a distance of only about 6m.

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Arsenal had difficulty in attack, but luck smiled on the home team. In the 51st minute, goalkeeper Johnstone made a mistake when he came out but did not block the ball but collided with Nketiah, the referee gave Arsenal a penalty. On the penalty spot, Odegaard successfully made a free kick, bringing the opener of the match.

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Odegaard celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the match

From the 67th minute, Arsenal were only able to play with 10 men after Tomiyasu was fouled and received a second yellow card, which meant disqualification. Trying to rise up for the rest of the time, but Crystal Palace’s attack was not impressive, not making it difficult for Arsenal’s defense.

Unable to score, Crystal Palace bitterly empty-handed right at home. With a gentle 1-0 victory, Arsenal climbed to 3rd place in the rankings, behind Man City, Brighton due to poor sub-index.

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