Crystal Palace vs Arsenal live score, updates, highlights: Updates as Gabriel Martinelli heads in opening goal in 2022-23 Premier League season
The 2022-23 Premier League season was one for the ages. Records were broken, new stars
were born, and the title race went down to the wire. Here are some of the superlatives from an unforgettable season:
-Best Player: Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)
-Best Young Player: Mason Greenwood (Manchester United)
-Best Manager: Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)
-Best Goal: Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City) vs. Liverpool
-Best Save: Alisson Becker (Liverpool) vs. Manchester City
-Best Team: Manchester City
The Premier League is back, and with it comes the chance to predict what
may happen in the league while everyone is still on level footing. From
the best newcomer to picking the most important American to their team,
we've got every angle covered--even some that you didn't know that you
needed. So strap in and let's get to some predictions. We'll also
predict the traditional top four, the teams that will be relegated, and
the winner of the title.
Best Newcomer: Darwin Nunez, Liverpool
Nunez is a forward who shoots first and asks questions afterwards, thus he will need on support from those around him. The good news is that crosses into the box from players like Mohamed Salah, Thiago, Andrew Robertson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Diaz are a forward's dream. Even if he moves to the wing, Salah can fill the void in the middle, making Liverpool even more dangerous. The biggest change will be getting used to the press, but Liverpool packed the summer with friendlies to give the team as much playing time as possible before beginning the grind of the season.The biggest point in Nunez's favor over the summer's more heralded move of Erling Haaland to Manchester City is that I see him getting more starts in an attack that can match City step for step.
Golden Boot Winner: Mohamed Salah, Liverpool
The large red machine advances. Salah signed a contract extension, ensuring his continued role as a crucial component of the attack. Given that Salah has already won at least a share of three of the previous five awards, picking him to win the golden boot seems simple. In the previous five seasons, only Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy have outperformed him. Vardy is prone to injuries as he gets older, and Heung-Min Son, who tied Salah for the Golden Boot last season, has supplanted Kane as the most feared attacker for Spurs. While missing out on the World Cup with Egypt would be disappointing, it will also make for a good second half of the season when Salah is rested while others aren't. It will be another strong season for Salah and the Reds.
Most Improved Team: Newcastle United
relegation by moving up the midtable like Brentford. Due to the quality of their defense, the Magpies are sporadic contenders for the Europa League and have very little competition this summer. While the arrival of Matt Targett as a permanent member is undoubtedly a strong improvement for them, Sven Botman and Nick Pope represent major boosts. Newcastle under Eddie Howe only needs one of Manchester United or West Ham United to make a mistake in order to crash the European celebration for England.If Newcastle is successful in qualifying for Europe, I'd also support Howe for coach of the year given the team's growth this year.
Biggest Drop in the Table: Wolverhampton Wanderers
replacement. Wolves' offensive is already compromised by Raul Jimenez's injury at the start of the season. Nathan Collins in central defense has been the only addition this summer. After allowing Romain Saiss depart this summer, he's a means to become younger in defense, but he won't solve Wolves' most urgent issues. While Morgan Gibbs-White may carry his impressive form from his loan with Sheffield United home, playing as a ten instead of a second striker may alter his ability to have an impact on the game.Pedro Neto and Deniel Podence must make big advancements if Wolves are to succeed. It's possible that they'll accomplish it, but if they don't, their attack, which managed only 38 goals last season (the fourth-worst total in the league), will suffer and the squad will ultimately fail.
Best Promoted Side: Nottingham Forest
Trees are the winners of this title. Steve Cooper faces a challenging task in getting their new additions to gel, but it must be simpler than it was the previous season, when he took over the team in the middle of the campaign and guided them to promotion from the Championship. Forest has added some impressive players, but they must make sure that Taiwo Awoniyi and Brennan Johnson are given strong support in the attack. It might be a difficult start for Forest, and I wouldn't be surprised if they finished anywhere from dead last to tenth in the league. Expectations for points early in the season will be low due to the presence of Newcastle, West Ham, Everton, Tottenham, and Manchester City. However, this will give the team time to gel under pressure before three games back-to-back against opponents that will be in the same relegation zone as them. We should at least have a general notion of Forest's direction before the end of September.
Breakout Performer: Eberechi Eze, Crystal Palace
Championship. However, he hasn't been able to match his productive first campaign with the Eagles, when he scored four goals and provided six assists. With a full preseason under his belt and the number ten shirt indicating that he has also gained Patrick Vieira's faith, he has returned after missing a large amount of time due to an Achilles injury. Eze will take on the role of being the creative hub of the Palace attack now that Conor Gallagher is back at Chelsea, which could easily lead to him surpassing double figures in goals and assists this year.This season, Eze's performances will be crucial to the success of Vieira's specific project in South London.
Most Valuable American Player: Tyler Adams, Leeds United
because Christian Pulisic must struggle for minutes at Chelsea, Chris Richards is in a similar situation with Crystal Palace, and Antonee Robinson is battling an uphill battle with Fulham. Kalvin Phillips, who moved on to Manchester City, is being replaced by Adams. Adams and Marc Roca have been charged with helping Leeds fill the enormous gap he left in the lineup. Adams is a capable defensive midfielder, so Jesse Marsch needs to be aware of what he can and cannot do in order to avoid becoming overworked while attempting to adapt to life in the Premier League. Leeds will need to strengthen their defense if they want to move beyond last season, when they barely avoided being relegated. Adams will play a key role in that. A difficult start to the season for Leeds could cause uncertainty to start to spread, but if everything goes according to plan, Adams will be in a terrific position before the World Cup in November.
Best Young Player: Bukayo Saka, Arsenal
when the season begins despite having played three seasons of Premier League soccer. In this dynamic Arsenal team, Saka is essentially a seasoned veteran. After a breakthrough season in which he contributed to seven more goals and scored 11 goals in Premier League action, Arsenal has surrounded Saka with more talent so that he can drive the attack.Saka could make last season's counting stats look like nothing with Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, and Martin Odegaard in the final third, but his main goal is to get Arsenal back into Champions League play after missing out due to a loss to their North London rivals Tottenham right before the final match week of the regular season. Arsenal will hopefully stop leaving things so late this season as a result of the disappointment.
Crystal Palace vs. Arsenal live score, updates, highlights
Crystal Palace vs. Arsenal live score
Crystal Palace vs. Arsenal live updates, highlights from the Premier League
45+2 mins: HALF TIME: Crystal Palace 0 Arsenal 1 - Martinelli's header is the difference between the two teams at the interval. The Gunners have played some nice stuff, but Palace have fought back and shown they can still claim something from the match.
45+1 mins: Edouard... over! The Crystal Palace strike rode a couple of tackles inside the Arsenal penalty area and got the shot away, but it takes a deflection off Xhaka and flashes over the crossbar! Edouard has had a couple of really good opportunities.
45 mins: There will be just one minute of stoppage time played at the end of the first half.
44 mins: BOOKING - Xhaka! The first yellow card of the Premier League season is shown to Xhaka for simulation.
43 mins: Gareth Southgate is in the crowd at Selhurst Park this evening. He has a decision to make on his England number one ahead of the 2022 World Cup and that save from Ramsdale surely caught his attention!
41 mins: Big save! Andersen gets on the end of a diagonal freekick delivery into the box, he heads it back into the six yard box, but Edouard's header is saved by Ramsdale! That was the best chance of the match for Crystal Palace. Edouard should have done better!
38 mins: Crystal Palace are doing a slightly better job of standing up the Arsenal attackers and making sure they can't spin in behind do easily. They are getting closer to the likes of Jesus and Martinelli.
35 mins: Penalty kick appeal! The Crystal Palace players and the home fans inside Selhurst Park claim for a spot kick after the ball appeared to strike the arm of Gabriel as a clearance dropped back to the ground from high, but the replays show there wasn't much in that. Not awarded.
33 mins: Martinelli missed a golden opportunity to find the back of the net in the opening five minutes of the match, but he made amends by knocking home from a corner kick routine.
30 mins: Palace are growing into this match. Andersen is starting to play some long passes forward to try and unsettle the Arsenal defence. The home team are also having some joy with the pressure. Arsenal are finding it difficult to play through Palace at times.
28 mins: Almost a blunder by Ramsdale! The Arsenal goalkeeper looked to be under no pressure, but he strikes his pass into Edouard. However, the ricochet bounces to a Gunners player and the away side survives. Ramsdale is prone to errors like that every so often!
24 mins: Jesus has looked so sharp in the opening 24 minutes of this match. Palace are having such a difficult time stopping the new Arsenal number nine. He's dribbling and flicking the ball past them every time!
21 mins: That was a very clever set piece by Arsenal. There were clear instructions for Zinchenko to provide a different option at the back post and the cross from Odegaard found him. Well worked even if it looked a bit scrappy in the end.
19 mins: GOAL! Crystal Palace 0 Arsenal 1 (Martinelli) - There's the first goal of the Premier League season and Martinelli grabs it! Zinchenko peeled away at the back post from a corner kick to head the ball back into the danger area and Martinelli flicked it over the line! Arsenal have the lead!
15 mins: You can see what Jesus will bring to this Arsenal team. The Brazilian forward is dribbling past Palace defenders and is drifting out wide to create space for himself to run into. He has the potential to be a transformational signing for the Gunners!
11 mins: Palace started well, but Arsenal have taken a grip of things in the last five minutes or so. They are playing some nice stuff with the ball at their feet. The home side are having to sit deep and keep things tight at the back for the time being.
8 mins: Zinchenko has a shot! The ball fell nicely for the Arsenal left back on the edge of the Palace box, he struck it cleanly, but Guaita makes the stop. The chance is recycled and Partey has an effort too, but his shot is blocked 20 yards out from the goal.
4 mins: Should be 1-0! What an opportunity for Arsenal! Jesus dribbles through the Palace defence, he scuffs his shot, the ball falls nicely for Martinelli, but he somehow manages to put his shot across goal and wide of the far post!
3 mins: It's been a solid start to the match by Crystal Palace who are controlling possession in the early stages. Of course, this Palace team have changed their style of play since the appointment of Vieira last summer. They like to play with the ball at their feet.
1 min: Palace kick off and the 22/23 Premier League season is under way! The hosts are in their usual red and blue shirts while Arsenal are in a slightly familiar light pink away shirt.
5 mins from kickoff: Ok, here we go! Crystal Palace and Arsenal are walking out of the tunnel at Selhurst Park. The 22/23 Premier League season is just minutes away!
10 mins from kickoff: This will be Odegaard's first Premier League match as Arsenal's official new club captain. The Gunners needed a new skipper after the departure of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the January transfer window and Odegaard has been picked by Arteta as his replacement.
15 mins from kickoff: Not long until the 22/23 Premier League season gets under way! This should be a compelling first fixture. We will learn a lot more about how strong these two teams will be this season after full time!
20 mins from kickoff: Selhurst Park will be packed this evening! Of course, the last time Crystal Palace hosted Arsenal in the Premier League the Eagles ran out 3-0 winners! Can they repeat that sort of performance tonight?
30 mins from kickoff: Saliba will make his long-awaited Premier League debut this evening. The Frenchman enjoyed a very successful spell on loan at Marseille last season and he starts for Arsenal at centre back with White pushed out to the right back spot with Tomiyasu injured.
50 mins from kickoff: Edouard starts: Vieira has opted for Odsonne Edouard as his number nine with Nathaniel Clyne starting as a full back. Besides those two selections, Crystal Palace line up as most would have expected!
55 mins from kickoff: Saliba starts! The Arsenal starting lineup and matchday squad has been announced and William Saliba has been picked to start! Jesus starts up front and Zinchenko is at left back for the Gunners.
75 mins from kick off: What do you expect from these two teams this season? Palace will be aiming to finish in the top half while Arsenal want Champions League qualification. Can they both achieve their objectives?
90 mins from kickoff: Arteta has a number of injury concerns ahead of tonight's match at Selhurst Park. Kieran Tierney, Emile Smith Rowe and Takehiro Tomiyasu are all doubts. We'll learn more once the team news is released in 30 minutes' time!
100 mins from kickoff: Selhurst Park is one of the most atmospheric stadiums in the Premier League and it should be very loud this evening! Palace enjoyed a positive 21/22 campaign - can they build on it this season?
110 mins from kickoff: Arsenal fans are excited ahead of the start of the 22/23 season, and perhaps with good reason! The Gunners had a strong pre-season. Jesus has made an instant impact and Arsenal have hopes of making the step into the top four!
120 mins from kickoff: Good evening and welcome to The Sporting News' live coverage of the Premier League curtain-raiser between Crystal Palace and Arsenal.
Vieira's team host the Gunners at Selhurst Park, and while the away side are the favourites, it should be noted Palace beat Arsenal 3-0 in the same fixture last season. This could be fascinating!
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