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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Wilfried Zaha’s first-half penalty was enough for Crystal Palace to beat Watford 1-0, confirming the Hornets’ relegation from the Premier League. Despite plenty of pre-match pleasantries, it was an unhappy return for Roy Hodgson to Selhurst Park with his side’s return to the Championship confirmed.
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Manchester City handed the Premier League title initiative to Liverpool after they were held to a 0-0 draw by a dogged Crystal Palace. Both sides had chances to win the game with City left rueing a first half open goal miss from defender Aymeric Laporte.
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Crystal Palace have appointed former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira as their new manager. The 45 year old Frenchman takes over from Roy Hodgson who left the club at the start of the summer after four years in charge. Vieira has signed a three year contact at Selhurst Park.
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Crystal Palace have announced that manager Roy Hodgson will leave the club at the end of the current Premier League season. The 73 year old has been in charge of the Eagles since September 2017.
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