Arsenal took maximum points on the opening night of the Premier League with a goal in each half enough to sweep aside Crystal Palace 2-0. Gabriel Martinelli scored the first goal of the season with a second half Marc Guehi own goal ending any hopes Palace had of earning a share of the spoils.
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Everton have been dealt a blow on the eve of the Premier League season with striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin ruled out for 6 weeks. Everton manager Frank Lampard confirmed that the 25 year old suffered the injury in a training session this week in the build-up to their season opening clash with Chelsea.
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Manchester United have completed the signing of Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez from Ajax. The 24-year-old, who won two Eredivisie titles under United boss Erik ten Hag in Amsterdam, has signed a contract until 2027 at Old Trafford, with the option of a further 12 months.
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Pitch invaders at Premier League and English Football League matches will receive an automatic club ban under new measures to tackle fan behaviour. Concerns were raised about safety at grounds after a number of pitch invasions at the end of last season.
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Oleksandr Zinchenko is the latest player to join Arsenal after leaving Manchester City for a move to the Gunners. Zinchenko, who can player in multiple positions including left-back and central midfield, will be reunited with Mikel Arteta, after the pair worked together when the Spaniard was Guardiola’s assistant at City between 2016 and 2019.
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