7M Exclusive - Crystal Palace vs Arsenal Preview

Posted Friday, August 05, 2022 by 7M Sport

Crystal Palace will host Arsenal in the opening game of the new Premier League season on August 6 at 3:00 AM Beijing time.

Crystal Palace have done little in the summer, retaining almost exactly the same team from last season. In terms of Crystal Palace's performance last season, one of the biggest characteristics of the team under Vieira is a steady and balanced attacking and defending style. Crystal Palace drew 15 games last season, tied with Brighton for the highest number of draws in the Premier League, with defensive problems.

However, the team have often played well against some of the strong teams. They have once beat Tottenham 3-0 and got 1 win and 1 draw in 2 league games against champions Manchester City, and grabbed a 3-0 win over Arsenal.

Crystal Palace, on the other hand, have won five, drawn two and lost two games in nine different competitions before kick-off. Overall, the team are in good shape. Crystal Palace have scored three goals or more in five of their nine matches, and their attacking firepower is fierce.

As for Arsenal, they finished 5th last season with 22 wins, three draws and 13 defeats, scoring 61 goals and conceding 48. Arsenal have brought in several signings in the offseason, including Jesus, Vieira, Zinchenko and other major players, which improves Arsenal's overall strength.

Before the start of the new season, Arsenal have won all of five games, and have scored 4 goals and more in 3 games, fully showing the team's hot form in offensive end. In particular, new signing Jesus has scored 7 goals in 5 matches and is fully integrated into the team system.

In the last 10 meetings between the two teams in all competitions, Arsenal have won three, drawn five and lost two. It is the opening game of the new season, both sides don't want to lose momentum. In terms of recent form and overall strength, Arsenal are much better than Crystal Palace, so Arsenal are expected to win.