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4 things to watch when Arsenal visit Crystal Palace on Monday night

By Victor Salazar

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 05: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal FC scores the first a goal of his team during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on August 5, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 05: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal FC scores the first a goal of his team during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on August 5, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images) /
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Arsenal will be without Jurrien Timber for an extensive period. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)
Arsenal will be without Jurrien Timber for an extensive period. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images) /

3. Who starts at left-back?

Jurrien Timber was going to be a great addition to the squad, so it was painful to lose him for what will likely be the season. Coincidentally, when he was subbed off in the second half, Arsenal’s play dropped off somewhat. I’m not saying he was the sole reason, but there certainly was a drop-off from the left-back position when Takehiro Tomiyasu entered the fray. That’s not a knock on the Japanese international because he is playing out of position.

I think it will be interesting to see who gets the nod. The manager certainly left an opening for Oleksandr Zinchenko to return, but I can’t see him starting if he is fit. Perhaps he comes on late to try to get in form to play a full 90. So it will most likely be between Kieren Tierney and Jakub Kiwior.

Tierney has a wealth of experience, but Kiwior is better suited to the inverted role.

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