Crystal Palace – Arsenal 0-2 (0-1)
Having shown promising pace in the run-up season, Arsenal are big favorites before tonight’s game against city rivals Crystal Palace. And the Gunners live up to the label favourites.
Gabriel Martinelli’s clean kick and Marc Guehi’s own goal ensured Arsenal won 2-0.
Despite winning, it was degaard’s situation that was noticed.
Dream opening: – degaard is class
After more than 60 minutes, degaard played freely in the 16 meter area of Palace. The newly appointed captain had a superb chance to score his first goal of the season but tried to concentrate the ball further.
– Martin degaard tries to center here, wrote BBC Sport on Twitter with a screenshot of the situation.
– I don’t understand why degaard decided to center there. He had to take his chances, wrote Football.London reporter Kaya Kaynak.
In the Viaplay studio, Pål André Helland was clear in his speech:
– That’s where degaard has to shoot! There is little doubt about that. He tries to play the ball further, but there he has to be more selfish.
PREMIER LEAGUE: Martin degaard in action against Crystal Palace. photo: AFP
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Viaplay commentator Kasper Wikestad wanted to see an attempted shot from degaard.
– Why don’t you shoot yourself? Martin degaard had to play it for life or death, says Kasper Wikestad.
– Probably a bad choice of degaard there, replied Tor expert commenter Ole Skullerud.
Drammensen’s decision did not affect the outcome for Arsenal, who started the season with three points.
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