
Result: Arsenal edge past Crystal Palace
An Olivier Giroud volley and a Damien Delaney own goal help Arsenal secure a narrow 2-1 win away at Crystal Palace in their Premier League clash at Selhurst Park.
Reaction

Thierry Henry: 'Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin was stupid'
Thierry Henry says that Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin was lucky not to be sent off in the Gunners' win at Crystal Palace.Aug 17, 01:42

Aaron Ramsey hails Arsenal spirit
Aaron Ramsey hails Arsenal's spirit to bounce back from their opening-day defeat to West Ham by beating Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.Aug 17, 01:25

Arsene Wenger: 'Alexis Sanchez is a fighter'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger labels playmaker Alexis Sanchez as a "fighter" following his contribution to the Gunners' 2-1 victory away at Crystal Palace.Aug 16, 20:40

Arsene Wenger: 'Francis Coquelin was not lucky to remain on pitch'
Arsene Wenger believes that Francis Coquelin was not lucky to avoid being sent off for a second yellow card in their Premier League game against Crystal Palace.Aug 16, 16:07

Arsene Wenger hails "magnificent" Mesut Ozil
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger heaps praise on Mesut Ozil following the German's display against Crystal Palace.Aug 16, 16:06

Alan Pardew: 'Referee was too lenient with Francis Coquelin'
Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew believes that referee Lee Mason was too lenient on Arsenal's Francis Coquelin in their Premier League meeting at Selhurst Park.Aug 16, 15:59

Olivier Giroud delighted to help Arsenal bounce back
Olivier Giroud admits that he is "really happy" to see Arsenal pick up their first victory of the Premier League season after seeing off Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.Aug 16, 15:45
The Match
Player Ratings
Sports Mole rates the performances of the players involved in Arsenal's 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Analysis
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Arsenal's 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Match Report
An Olivier Giroud volley and a Damien Delaney own goal help Arsenal secure a narrow 2-1 win away at Crystal Palace in their Premier League clash at Selhurst Park.
Live Commentary
Relive Arsenal's 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park as the Gunners pick up their first victory of the new Premier League season.
HT Report
Crystal Palace are holding Arsenal to a 1-1 draw at Selhurst Park as Joel Ward's long-range strike cancels out Olivier Giroud's volley.
Team News
Alexis Sanchez starts for Arsenal in their match against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Preview
Sports Mole looks ahead to this weekend's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park.
Head to Head
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Arsenal
5-1
Crystal Palace
Form Guide
Build-up

Francis Coquelin demands Arsenal response
Francis Coquelin urges Arsenal to bounce back from their shock defeat to West Ham United by beating Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon.Aug 16, 01:14

Arsene Wenger: Arsenal are "too nice"
Arsene Wenger demands that Arsenal develop the ruthless streak necessary to challenge for the Premier League title.Aug 16, 00:51

Olivier Giroud: 'Arsenal strong enough to bounce back against Crystal Palace'
Olivier Giroud backs Arsenal to recover quickly from their opening-day defeat to West Ham United.Aug 15, 13:46

Charlie Nicholas: 'Arsenal have to improve defensively to win the title'
Charlie Nicholas believes that Arsenal were over-confident heading into the Premier League opener against West Ham United, resulting in their 2-0 defeat.Aug 15, 02:54

Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal wants "perfect game" at Crystal Palace
Nacho Monreal calls on Arsenal to atone for their shock West Ham defeat by producing the "perfect game" at Crystal Palace.Aug 15, 01:11

Jamie Carragher: 'Arsenal cannot afford to lose to Crystal Palace'
Jamie Carragher says that Arsenal need to win this weekend's game against Crystal Palace after falling to West Ham United on the opening weekend.Aug 13, 07:51