London –
Arsenal winning 2-0 over Crystal Palace in the first half. Two goals from the London Cannon were born from Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka.
Arsenal host Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League continued match, Sunday (19/3/2023). The hosts appeared dominant in the first half.
However, Palace came close to taking the lead in the 11th minute. Wilfried Zaha cut in from the flank before firing. The goal failed because the ball hit the crossbar.
Arsenal responded with a threatening turn in the 18th minute. Martin Odegaard managed to grab a loose ball. However, his shot was secured by Joseph Whitworth.
Gol!!! Arsenal broke the deadlock in the 28th minute. Bukayo Saka’s pass from the right met Gabriel Martinelli in the penalty box. He outwitted one player before firing a shot into the left corner of the goal.
Arsenal are increasingly comfortable in attack after winning. They could double the advantage just before the break.
Gol!!! This time it was Saka himself who listed his name on the scoreboard. Receiving the ball from Ben White, he infiltrated on the right side of the penalty box. A week of flatness rattled Palace’s nets in the 43rd minute.
The 2-0 score for Arsenal lasted until halftime.
Player lineup
Arsenal: Aaron Ramsdale; Ben White, Rob Holding, Gabriel Magalhaes, Oleksandr Zinchenko; Martin Odegaard, Thomas Partey, Granit Xhaka; Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli.
Crystal Palace: Joseph Whitworth; Joel Ward, James Tomkins, Marc Guehi, Tyrick Mitchell; Luka Milivojevic, Cheick Doucoure, Jeffrey Schlupp; Odsonne Edouard, Wilfried Zaha, Michael Olise.
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