EPL’s opening day wraps up with Crystal Place traveling to the Emirates Stadium to faces Arsenal. Here’s how the two teams will lineup.
Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace: Lineups
Arsenal’s lineup is unchanged from the Community Shield, while Crystal Palace is still reeling from the sudden departure of Tony Pulis.
Clive Mason
Arsenal's lineup is unchanged from their Community Shield triumph over Manchester City last weekend. Per Mertesacker is still not back to full fitness, so new signing Calum Chambers starts in the central defense again. Alexis Sanchez will make his official Emirates debut as well in the attack, supporting young striker Yaya Sanogo.
Tony Pulis' shock departure from Crystal Palace has forced Keith Millen to take over as the caretaker boss on extremely short notice. According to Millen in his pre-match comments, the lineup he's put out is what the team worked on all week, so there are no surprises for the players. New defensive signings Martin Kelly and Brede Hangeland will be tested by Arsenal's attack.
Arsenal starting lineup (4-3-2-1): Wojciech Szczęsny; Mathieu Debuchy, Calum Chambers, Laurent Koscielny, Kieran Gibbs; Aaron Ramsey, Mikel Arteta, Jack Wilshire; Alexis Sanchez, Santi Carzorla; Yaya Sanogo.
Crystal Palace starting lineup (4-4-1-1): Julian Speroni; Martin Kelly, Brede Hangeland, Scott Dann, Joel Ward; Jason Puncheon, Mile Jedinak, Joe Ledley, Yannick Bolaise; Marouane Chamakh; Frazier Campbell.
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