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Crystal Palace 0-1 Arsenal: 3 talking points as Gunners grind it out win

By Adam Schultz

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Aaron Ramsdale and Kai Havertz of Arsenal celebrate their team's victory after the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on August 21, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Aaron Ramsdale and Kai Havertz of Arsenal celebrate their team's victory after the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on August 21, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /
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Declan Rice was the MOTM in the eyes of many. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Declan Rice was the MOTM in the eyes of many. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /

3. Declan Rice getting comfortable in Arteta’s system

Two games into his Arsenal career and already a Man of the Match performance from Rice. The England midfielder controlled things superbly well in the first half with his passing, with his athleticism and shrewd positioning allowing him to mop things up in front of the defence.

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His driving runs forward and ability to pick out the right pass while fending off pressure was elite as he showed the Gunners faithful exactly why Arteta went so hard to sign him.

£105m has never looked like so much of a bargain!

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