Arsenal 2, Crystal Palace 1

LONDON (Interstat) — Arsenal opened the Premier League season with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday at Selhurst Park in Croydon, rallying from an early deficit behind a goal and an assist from substitute Gabriel Jesus. Jesus scored in the 42nd minute to put Arsenal ahead, then set up Noni Madueke’s goal in the 48th minute to give the visitors a two-goal cushion. Crystal Palace pulled one back in the 89th minute through Jean-Philippe Mateta, but Arsenal held on for the win. The match was a tale of two halves. Crystal Palace started brightly and created several early… Read more...