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Crystal Palace 0-2 Arsenal: 3 talking points as Gunners start season with a win

By Adam Schultz

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 05: Players of Arsenal applaud their fans after the final whistle of the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on August 05, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 05: Players of Arsenal applaud their fans after the final whistle of the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on August 05, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /
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Gabriel Martinelli opened his account for the new season. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Gabriel Martinelli opened his account for the new season. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images) /

2. A winning start to the season

All of Arsenal’s pre-season wins meant zero as we headed into the first game of the league campaign. Those results would not matter, but the one that would was this.

After starting last year winless and goalless in the first three games, Arsenal secured a vital three points with a 2-0 victory.

A dominant first 35 minutes saw Arsenal take the lead through Gabriel Martinelli, and after a late own goal, the points were secured.

The win solidifies what the Gunners had done throughout the pre-season and capped off the perfect offseason. A win is the perfect tonic for the Gunners as they can now sit back and watch the rest of the action across the weekend after doing their job and banking three points.

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