CRYSTAL PALACE PLAYER RATINGS: Sam Johnstone - 3. Needlessly hauled Nketiah to the ground and gave the Gunners a penalty in the 51st minute. Denied Odegaard and Partey with solid saves in the first and second half. AFP
CRYSTAL PALACE PLAYER RATINGS: Sam Johnstone - 3. Needlessly hauled Nketiah to the ground and gave the Gunners a penalty in the 51st minute. Denied Odegaard and Partey with solid saves in the first and second half. AFP
Joel Ward - 6. A solid outing at right-back. The Crystal Palace captain kept Martinelli quiet bar a momentary lapse in concentration in the second half. He could have done more to support Palace in attack. PA
Joel Ward - 6. A solid outing at right-back. The Crystal Palace captain kept Martinelli quiet bar a momentary lapse in concentration in the second half. He could have done more to support Palace in attack. PA
Tyrick Mitchell - 7. Stood up to the test of Saka throughout the game and kept the winger quiet. Later whipped in a tantalising cross, which Edouard wasted, late in the game. AP
Tyrick Mitchell - 7. Stood up to the test of Saka throughout the game and kept the winger quiet. Later whipped in a tantalising cross, which Edouard wasted, late in the game. AP
Marc Guehi - 5. Got caught out by Rice’s disguised pass that played Nketiah through on goal in the first half. Combined well with Andersen to reduce the away side to very few chances. AP
Marc Guehi - 5. Got caught out by Rice’s disguised pass that played Nketiah through on goal in the first half. Combined well with Andersen to reduce the away side to very few chances. AP
Joachim Andersen - 6. Made a headed clearance to stop Nketiah from getting on the end of Saka’s cross early in the second half. Dealt well with Havertz’s late runs into the penalty area. Reuters
Joachim Andersen - 6. Made a headed clearance to stop Nketiah from getting on the end of Saka’s cross early in the second half. Dealt well with Havertz’s late runs into the penalty area. Reuters
Jefferson Lerma - 6. Stayed close to Odegaard and stopped him from controlling the ball in key areas. Made a strong defensive header to send Martinelli’s cross wide in the 18th minute. Getty
Jefferson Lerma - 6. Stayed close to Odegaard and stopped him from controlling the ball in key areas. Made a strong defensive header to send Martinelli’s cross wide in the 18th minute. Getty
Cheick Doucoure - 6. Hardworking performance from Doucoure at the base of the midfield. Tried to have a go from range in the 20th minute, but his effort failed to trouble Ramsdale in Arsenal’s goal. Getty
Cheick Doucoure - 6. Hardworking performance from Doucoure at the base of the midfield. Tried to have a go from range in the 20th minute, but his effort failed to trouble Ramsdale in Arsenal’s goal. Getty
Jordan Ayew - 7. The best of Palace’s attackers on the night. He displayed some excellent defensive work to intercept Saka’s ball to Nketiah in the third minute. He also whipped in a delicious cross that caused chaos in the Arsenal penalty area. Getty
Jordan Ayew - 7. The best of Palace’s attackers on the night. He displayed some excellent defensive work to intercept Saka’s ball to Nketiah in the third minute. He also whipped in a delicious cross that caused chaos in the Arsenal penalty area. Getty
Jeffrey Schlupp - 4. Breathed a sigh of relief when Nketiah’s effort came off the woodwork, for it was Schlupp’s error that led to Saka playing the striker in behind the Palace defence. Not one of his best nights in a Palace shirt. AP
Jeffrey Schlupp - 4. Breathed a sigh of relief when Nketiah’s effort came off the woodwork, for it was Schlupp’s error that led to Saka playing the striker in behind the Palace defence. Not one of his best nights in a Palace shirt. AP
Eberechi Eze - 6. Had Palace’s first shot on target with an effort straight into the hands of Ramsdale. He was unlucky not to have been awarded a penalty after getting past White and Partey with a lovely bit of skill in the second half. AFP
Eberechi Eze - 6. Had Palace’s first shot on target with an effort straight into the hands of Ramsdale. He was unlucky not to have been awarded a penalty after getting past White and Partey with a lovely bit of skill in the second half. AFP
Odsonne Edouard - 5. Struggled with his decision-making when he had the chance to test Ramdsale in the 15th minute. Had a very good chance to draw the Palace level late on, but he failed to direct a header on target. AFP
Odsonne Edouard - 5. Struggled with his decision-making when he had the chance to test Ramdsale in the 15th minute. Had a very good chance to draw the Palace level late on, but he failed to direct a header on target. AFP
SUBS: Naouirou Ahamada (Schlupp, 74) - N/A. Struggled to get going; Jesuran Rak-Sakyi (Ward, 84) - N/A. An impressive cameo from the youngster (no match photos available). AP
SUBS: Naouirou Ahamada (Schlupp, 74) - N/A. Struggled to get going; Jesuran Rak-Sakyi (Ward, 84) - N/A. An impressive cameo from the youngster (no match photos available). AP
ARSENAL PLAYER RATINGS: Aaron Ramsdale - 6. A dependable presence in goal. The England international wasn’t forced into a big save, but he stepped off his line to claim crosses and relieve the pressure on his defence after Arsenal were reduced to 10 men. PA
ARSENAL PLAYER RATINGS: Aaron Ramsdale - 6. A dependable presence in goal. The England international wasn’t forced into a big save, but he stepped off his line to claim crosses and relieve the pressure on his defence after Arsenal were reduced to 10 men. PA
Thomas Partey - 8. A fine performance from Partey who didn't look out of place despite being played at right back. Failed to get a header on target when he got on the end of Odegaard’s cross in the 27th minute. Stung Johnstone’s palms with a shot on the hour mark. Getty
Thomas Partey - 8. A fine performance from Partey who didn't look out of place despite being played at right back. Failed to get a header on target when he got on the end of Odegaard’s cross in the 27th minute. Stung Johnstone’s palms with a shot on the hour mark. Getty
Ben White - 7. Came up with a vital block to deny Eduoard from point-blank range in the first half. Dealt well with the threat of Mitchell after he was moved to the right-back in the match's closing stages. AFP
Ben White - 7. Came up with a vital block to deny Eduoard from point-blank range in the first half. Dealt well with the threat of Mitchell after he was moved to the right-back in the match's closing stages. AFP
William Saliba - 8. A rock for the Gunners. He made an excellent interception to block Ayew’s cross into the danger area, and then a well-timed sliding challenge to stop Edouard from running through on goal after the Frenchman pounced on his poor first touch in the first half. Reuters
William Saliba - 8. A rock for the Gunners. He made an excellent interception to block Ayew’s cross into the danger area, and then a well-timed sliding challenge to stop Edouard from running through on goal after the Frenchman pounced on his poor first touch in the first half. Reuters
Takehiro Tomiyasu - 5. Endured a tough first half as he struggled to deal with the pace of Ayew on the right. Must feel aggrieved to have been sent off for what looked like a non-existent foul. Getty
Takehiro Tomiyasu - 5. Endured a tough first half as he struggled to deal with the pace of Ayew on the right. Must feel aggrieved to have been sent off for what looked like a non-existent foul. Getty
Declan Rice - 8. A commanding performance at the base of Arsenal’s midfield. Played Nketiah through on goal with a well-disguised pass in the 35th minute. Reuters
Declan Rice - 8. A commanding performance at the base of Arsenal’s midfield. Played Nketiah through on goal with a well-disguised pass in the 35th minute. Reuters
Kai Havertz - 5. Another average display from the Gunners’ big summer signing. Displayed great vision to pick out Martinelli in space at the back post with a beautiful pass early in the game. Reuters
Kai Havertz - 5. Another average display from the Gunners’ big summer signing. Displayed great vision to pick out Martinelli in space at the back post with a beautiful pass early in the game. Reuters
Martin Odegaard - 7. Came to life with a well-struck effort that had to be parried. He then gave the Gunners a deserved lead with an expertly taken penalty into the bottom corner just after the restart. Getty
Martin Odegaard - 7. Came to life with a well-struck effort that had to be parried. He then gave the Gunners a deserved lead with an expertly taken penalty into the bottom corner just after the restart. Getty
Bukayo Saka - 5. A subdued performance from Saka on the right wing. He struggled to get past the hardworking Mitchell and also had little support from Partey at right back. AP
Bukayo Saka - 5. A subdued performance from Saka on the right wing. He struggled to get past the hardworking Mitchell and also had little support from Partey at right back. AP
Gabriel Martinelli - 6. Tried to connect with Partey's cross on the half-volley in the 43rd minute but got his technique all wrong and failed to test the goalkeeper. His quick thinking played a part in the Gunners’ opener, as his quick free-kick forced Johnstone to bring down Nketiah. AFP
Gabriel Martinelli - 6. Tried to connect with Partey's cross on the half-volley in the 43rd minute but got his technique all wrong and failed to test the goalkeeper. His quick thinking played a part in the Gunners’ opener, as his quick free-kick forced Johnstone to bring down Nketiah. AFP
Eddie Nketiah - 6. Unlucky to hit the post with a left-footed effort in the 29th minute. He then got a finish all wrong when he tried to lob Johnstone from close range in the 36th minute. Fouled by Johnstone in the penalty area to give Odegaard a chance to put the Gunners in the lead from the penalty spot. Getty
Eddie Nketiah - 6. Unlucky to hit the post with a left-footed effort in the 29th minute. He then got a finish all wrong when he tried to lob Johnstone from close range in the 36th minute. Fouled by Johnstone in the penalty area to give Odegaard a chance to put the Gunners in the lead from the penalty spot. Getty
SUBS: Gabriel Magalhaes (Martinelli, 70) - 7. Came on to help the Gunners preserve their slim lead after going down to 10 men. Proved crucial with defensive headers as the home side threw crosses into the box. AFP
SUBS: Gabriel Magalhaes (Martinelli, 70) - 7. Came on to help the Gunners preserve their slim lead after going down to 10 men. Proved crucial with defensive headers as the home side threw crosses into the box. AFP
Jorginho (Nketiah, 79) - N/A. His addition meant that the Arsenal midfield looked more assured in possession. AFP
Jorginho (Nketiah, 79) - N/A. His addition meant that the Arsenal midfield looked more assured in possession. AFP
Oleksandr Zinchenko (Saka, 89) - N/A. Brought on in place of the tired Odegaard, Zinchenko was everywhere for the away side in the game's dying moments. Reuters
Oleksandr Zinchenko (Saka, 89) - N/A. Brought on in place of the tired Odegaard, Zinchenko was everywhere for the away side in the game's dying moments. Reuters
Jakub Kiwior (Odegaard, 89) - N/A. Came on and added presence to the Gunners’ penalty area as Arsenal made it two wins in two games. PA
Jakub Kiwior (Odegaard, 89) - N/A. Came on and added presence to the Gunners’ penalty area as Arsenal made it two wins in two games. PA

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Crystal Palace v Arsenal player ratings: Ayew 7, Johnstone 3; Rice 8, Havertz 5

Gunners make it two wins from two to start their Premier League campaign after 1-0 victory at Selhurst Park

Olakunle Afolabi

August 22, 2023

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Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard's penalty secured a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace after the visitors finished with 10 men following Takehiro Tomiyasu's sending off for two yellow cards in their Premier League clash at Selhurst Park on Monday.

Both sides had a number of decent chances in the first half-hour with the best of them falling to Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah, who hit the post in the 29th minute after some good pressing by the midfield saw the Gunners win the ball high up the pitch.

Nketiah wasted another great chance in the 36th after he was played in behind the defence by Declan Rice as he fluffed his attempted chip which flew harmlessly over the crossbar.

The striker was in the thick of things again early in the second half as he was felled in the box by keeper Sam Johnstone when running onto a quick free kick by Gabriel Martinelli.

Referee David Coote pointed to the spot and Odegaard sent Johnstone the wrong way, rolling the ball in at the foot of the keeper's right-hand post.

Arsenal looked set to cruise to victory but Tomiyasu was shown his first yellow card on the hour mark for time-wasting at a throw-in and was sent off in the 67th minute when he collected his second booking for a foul on Jordan Ayew.

Arteta quickly made a number of defensive substitutions that caused problems for Palace and the closest the home side came to an equaliser was a stoppage-time snap-shot by fullback Tyrick Mitchell that flew wide.

The win lifted Arsenal to third on six points behind Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester City on goal difference. Palace have three points from their opening two games.

Check out the photo gallery above for the player ratings from Selhurst Park. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or swipe if using a mobile device.

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