Zinchenko assists Martinelli in the opening goal of the Premier League season
Oleksandr Zinchenko played a significant role in the opening goal on 19 minutes. Saka floated a corner to the back post to an undetected Zinchenko, who headed the ball back across the area for Martinelli to nod past Guaita from close range and register the first goal of the Premier League season - 1:0.
Premier League Table & Standings
2022-23, England - Premier League
Crystal Palace - Arsenal 0:2 (0:1)
Goals: Martinelli, 20 (0:1); Guehi, 85 (own goal) (0:2)
Crystal Palace: Guaita; Guehi; Clyne; Mitchell T.; Schlupp; Andersen J.; Doucouré C.O. (Milivojevic, 75); Zaha; Eze (Ebiowei, 86); Jordan Ayew; Édouard O. (Mateta, 58)
Bench: Johnstone S.; Richards Chr.; Riedewald; Ward; Hughes W.; Plange
Yellow Cards: Clyne 64
Arsenal: Ramsdale; Gabriel M.; White B.; Saliba; Odegaard (Lokonga, 92); Saka B.; Partey T.; Zinchenko (Tierney, 83); Xhaka; Gabriel Jesus (Nketiah, 83); Martinelli
Bench: Turner M.; Cedric Soares; Holding; Elneny; Pépé N.; Nelson R.
Yellow Cards: Xhaka 44; White B. 60