Ex-QPR striker Bradley Allen on London 94.9: "It was a spectacular finish. When that cross was cut back, he had a lot to do - it was at shoulder height. To get the contact and control. That's one of the goals of the season so far."

Image source, Reuters

Some breathing space for Palace's defenders as they enjoy some possession in Arsenal's third.

Wilfried Zaha has been busy early on and he sets up Yohan Cabaye, on his home debut, who shoots straight at Petr Cech from 20 yards.

Arsenal have had over 70% possession in the opening stages - Crystal Palace can't get out of their own half - as this heatmap shows.

Image source, .

A graphical glance at Alexis Sanchez's early chance as, first Joel Ward, and then James McArthur block him out.

Image source, .

Ex-QPR forward Bradley Allen on BBC London 94.9:  "I just sense regarding Wilfried Zaha's performance against Norwich last week he's grown up a bit - he knows he can't just be tricks and flicks."

Crystal Palace look a little bit all over the shop at the moment. Boss Alan Pardew had to make some early tactical shifts in their opening-day win at Norwich and it looks like he will have to do similar today.

Joel Ward is caught napping on the ball and Alexis Sanchez robs possession before surging forward. He cuts inside on the edge of the penalty area but his shot is blocked, Arsenal mean business...

Image source, Reuters

A fast and furious start. Arsenal are defending a corner one minute and nearly score the next.

Francis Coquelin plays Mesut Ozil through and his delicious ball across sets Alexis Sanchez in on goal. It looks like he must score but he delays and Joel Ward recovers to snuff out the chance.

A lightning quick break.

Image source, Getty Images

Arsenal almost make the early breakthrough after a lovely move down the left. Aaron Ramsey pulls the ball back from the bye line but Olivier Giroud's shot from close range is crowded out.

End-to-end stuff...

Image source, Getty Images

Crystal Palace are very much packing the midfield in the opening few minutes. Jason Puncheon has dropped into a midfield five, leaving debutant Connor Wickham on his own up top. They will try and starve the Gunners of possession...

Image source, AFP/GETTY

A quick start from Palace as Joel ward's cross from the right forces a corner. It comes to nothing but a bright, positive opening from the hosts.

Crystal Palace XI: McCarthy; Ward, Dann Delaney, Souare; Zaha, McArthur, Cabaye, Puncheon, Bolasie; Wickham.

Image source, .

Arsenal XI: Cech, Bellerin, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal, Coquelin, Ramsey, Cazorla, Ozil, Sanchez, Giroud  

Image source, Arsenal

 Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 12 visits to Selhurst Park in all competitions.

They have not started a season with successive league defeats since the inaugural Premier League season of 1992-93.

Confident Arsenal fans? We are under way.

Image source, Getty Images

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud, speaking to Sky Sports: “I think we are going to learn from our mistakes, especially on set-pieces. The result last week was really unexpected.

“Every time I play here it’s a big fight – the crowd is amazing. Still not as good as our crowd, but no, it is always nice to play here. They've signed some very good players, including my friend Yohan Cabaye, but we’re going to focus on our game and hopefully going to win today.”

Lewis Chipunza:  No brainer playing Ramsey or Carzola on the wings at the expense of Oxlade and Theo. In Arsene we trust.

Jack Thomas:  Surely Bamford over Wickham

Tim Benson: So the Ox, Man of Match against Chelsea and only player to come out of West Ham game with any credit, gets dropped. Just how badly does Ramsey have to play before Arsene decides he's not playing well!! 

Join in the discussion by tweeting us using    #bbcfootball, text 81111 (UK only)   or go to the   BBC Match of the Day Facebook page

Here come the teams...

The Palace fans are in good voice as they welcome their side to the pitch.

They won their opening top-flight game for only the second time in 44 years, but have never won their opening two matches in the top division.

Image source, Reuters

Ex-QPR forward Bradley Allen on London 94.9: " I'm a big fan of Palace manager Alan Pardew. What he has done with previous teams - he gives belief to his players. He's made a statement of intent with his team selection today."