Summary

  • Arsenal win their first match of the season

  • Giroud scores stunning acrobatic first goal

  • Sanchez header turned in by Delaney for winner

  • Ward had drilled Palace level before the break

  1. Palace v Arsenal live on BBC London 94.9published at 13:22

    BBC SportImage source, BBC Sport

    You can listen to live coverage of the match at Selhurst Park onLondon 94.9.Click on the Live Coverage tab.

  2. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 13:19 British Summer Time 16 August 2015

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

  3. Postpublished at 13:18

    Wolves 1-1 Hull

    Howler alert...

    Hull goalkeeper Allan McGregor has just gifted Wolves's James Henry an equaliser at Molineux.

    Butter fingers comes to mind. Follow all the action here.

  4. Postpublished at 13:14

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    The Crystal Palace eagle is looking particularly perky today. Looking as proud as punch, Kayla is set to be released for her traditional fly around the ground...

    The atmosphere is building.

    KaylaImage source, Getty Images
  5. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 13:11 British Summer Time 16 August 2015

    Crystal Palace v Arsenal (13:30 BST)

    Rasanga:  CM Ramsey on the wing while two pacey wingers sit on the bench #ArseneKnows, external

    Jay:  Really excited about this match. Crystal Palace vs Arsenal might end 0-0 but given the players they have, it can't be boring.

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

  6. Getting it Wright?published at 13:09

    Looking good Wrighty, looking good.

    The former Arsenal striker has pitched up to Selhurst Park today in splendid style.

    Taking his Terminator reference in this week's BBC feature a little bit too literally perhaps?

    Ian WrightImage source, Getty Images
    Ian WrightImage source, Getty Images
    Ian WrightImage source, Getty Images
  7. Postpublished at 13:06

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    ArsenalImage source, .

    They bounced back to win the FA Cup and League Cup that season, but still only finished 10th. 

    Talking of Ian Wright...

  8. 'Arsenal must be at their very best'published at 13:01

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    Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew, speaking to Sky Sports: "We’re in good shape. We’ve got some great players on the pitch and great players off the bench today, we are much stronger than we were last year.

    "Yannick Bolaise wasn’t quite right for the first game but now he is up to speed. He gives us something different and Connor Wickham starts because I thought he might trouble those two centre-halves. He’s done terrific in training.

    "Arsenal’s defeat to West Han is definitely not going to work in our favour – there is going to be a renewed spirit among them to put that right. I’d fancy they’ll be a bit more aggressive but we gave them one hell of a game here last year and I thought they were lucky to win. They will have to be at their very best today."

    Alan PardewImage source, Getty Images
  9. Playing big teams now or later?published at 12:58

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    Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam:  "We as a club would probably rather play the big teams early because they are not in their stride yet. It gives you a better opportunity of getting a result."

    Crystal Palace will hope that rings true today...

  10. Postpublished at 12:56

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    We are approaching half an hour to kick-off at Selhurst Park as the players go through their limbering up routines on the pitch.

    As the fans slowly start filtering into their seats there is a real sense of anticipation about this place.

    With Yohan Cabaye and Connor Wickham set to make their home debuts, plus the likes of Yannick Bolasie and Wilfried Zaha on the flanks, there is a lot to be excited about.

    Yannick Bolasie warms upImage source, Getty Images
  11. 'Palace could be too strong for Gunners'published at 12:53

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    Crystal PalaceImage source, Getty Images

    Ex-player Danny Mills on MOTD2 Extra: "The pressure is on Arsenal. A point for Palace will be a great result. I'm a little bit concerned for Arsenal. You look at Palace - the likes of Yannick Bolasie can trouble defender Laurent Koscielny. 

    "It's only Theo Walcott that can come on and change Arsenal as an attacking force."

  12. Pace and movement key for Arsenalpublished at 12:51

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    Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam on facing Arsenal:  "The thing you have to watch with Arsenal is their speed and the way they move the ball, the pace they have. 

    "Alexis Sanchez is a big presence back for them but it will take him time to get back into the pace of the game. He has only trained for 10 days. Is he fit?

    "For Arsenal, the pace and movement is key. You need to match your runs against them but at home? I think I fancy Palace to get something."

  13. 'Combative, committed Palace'published at 12:49

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    Arsene WengerImage source, Getty Images

    Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, speaking to Sky Sports: "Alexis Sanchez will have an impact. He is a player who can make good decisions and has a great fighting spirit - away from home that is even more important.

    "To start matches yes he is ready but to last 90 minutes is another question. You play him as long as you can.

    "Crystal Palace are one of the strong teams in the league I believe. They have a good defence and have potential in attack. We expect them to be very combative, and the pitch here is always a very committed pitch. 

    "You have to prepare for the fight but you also mustn't forget to play."

  14. 'Man City might struggle'published at 12:46

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    Ex-player Danny Mills: "Joe Hart and Sergio Aguero are the only big players who have performed. Aguero is key and is injury prone. Can Wilfried Bony come in and be that player? 

    "If Aguero goes missing then City might struggle. I've tipped them to finish fourth."

    Wilfried Bony and Sergio AgueroImage source, AFP/GETTY
  15. Mourinho right to rant?published at 12:42

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    More from Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam:  "Jose knows what he has done. He has taken the pressure of his players ahead off a game against title contenders.

    "The players will be sat there knowing the pressure is on Manchester City."

  16. Mourinho right to rant?published at 12:39

    MOTD2 Extra

    Jose Mourinho has been at the centre of controversy this week after clashing with his medical staff.

    Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam, speaking on MOTD2 Extra: "I think it is frustration. The player gets asked from the referee if he needs attention and he has obviously said yes. Jose is frustrated from drawing the game and losing the man means you go on to have a chance of losing the game.

    "It is a big game today to set a marker against probably one of the title contenders as well and if they go there, knowing the way Jose Mourinho works, they will probably nick a win."

    Ex-player Danny Mills on Chelsea's squad: "You look at the net spend. Newcastle have spent more than anyone else. The big teams might buy big but they spend big. 

    "Ideally they want Everton defender John Stones in. Maybe Chelsea need another creative midfielder or forward. It looks like current midfielder Juan Cuadrado is out of the picture."

    Jose MourinhoImage source, AP
  17. Team newspublished at 12:36

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    Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew makes two changes to the side that won 3-1 at Norwich last Saturday. There are home debuts for Yohan Cabaye and Connor Wickham, who replaces Glenn Murray up front, while Yannick Bolasie comes in for midfielder Jordan Mutch. On-loan Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford could come off the bench for a first Palace appearance.

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

    Crystal PalaceImage source, Opta
  18. Team newspublished at 12:34

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    Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger makes two changes to the side that lost 2-0 at home to West Ham on last weekend’s opening day. Chile forward Alexis Sanchez makes his first start of the season following his extended break after the Copa America to replace Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, while Hector Bellorin replaces Mathieu Debuchy at right-back.

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

    ArsenalImage source, .
  19. Team newspublished at 12:30

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    And here is that team news...

    Alexis Sanchez makes his first start of the season for the Gunners. Line-ups to follow.

  20. Postpublished at 12:29 British Summer Time 16 August 2015

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