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Arsenal Battle to Beat Man Utd, World Champions Chelsea Held by Palace

Arsenal secured a narrow win despite errors by Manchester United's goalkeeper, while Chelsea struggled to score due to fatigue after their Club World Cup victory, according to reports.

  • On Sunday, Arsenal Football Club opened their season with a 1-0 win at Old Trafford as Riccardo Calafiori’s goal secured victory.
  • Amid a 22-year league title drought, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta faces pressure after three straight second-place finishes and warns his side must improve.
  • Meanwhile, Altay Bayindir, Manchester United goalkeeper, flapped at Declan Rice’s corner, gifting Riccardo Calafiori an easy header, while David Raya showed command of his 18-yard box.
  • Despite their status as world champions, Chelsea Football Club’s attack was blunt, with Estevao coming closest and Patrick Dorgu hitting the post from long range.
  • Looking ahead, Glasner highlighted they played about eight pre-season games compared to Chelsea’s two, boosting Palace’s confidence, said Palace boss Oliver Glasner.
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Arsenal battle to beat Man Utd, world champions Chelsea held by Palace

Arsenal's quest for Premier League glory got off to a winning start as Riccardo Calafiori's goal beat Manchester United 1-0 on Sunday, while world champions Chelsea were lucky to escape with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace.

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