Arsenal won the match 1-0, with the only goal coming from Martin Odegaard from the penalty spot in the 53rd minute. The Gunners were reduced to 10 men in the 74th minute when Takehiro Tomiyasu was sent off for a second yellow card, but they held on to secure the win.
Arsenal started the match brightly and created a number of chances in the opening 20 minutes, but they were unable to find the breakthrough. Crystal Palace grew into the game as the half wore on and had a couple of opportunities of their own, but they were also unable to score.
The second half was more evenly contested, but Arsenal took the lead in the 53rd minute when Odegaard was brought down in the box by Sam Johnstone. The Norwegian midfielder stepped up to take the penalty and coolly converted it to give Arsenal the lead.
Tomiyasu was then sent off for a second yellow card in the 74th minute, but Arsenal dug deep to hold on to their lead. They created a number of chances to extend their lead, but they were unable to find the back of the net.
In the end, Arsenal held on to win 1-0 and secure their second win of the Premier League season.
Here are some of the key moments from the match:
Arsenal started the match brightly and created a number of chances in the opening 20 minutes.
Crystal Palace grew into the game as the half wore on and had a couple of opportunities of their own.
Arsenal took the lead in the 53rd minute through Martin Odegaard from the penalty spot.
Takehiro Tomiyasu was sent off for a second yellow card in the 74th minute.
Arsenal held on to win 1-0 and secure their second win of the Premier League season.
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