Crystal Palace manager and former Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira has heaped praise on the Gunners. They earned a convincing 2-0 victory over his side at Selhurst Park on the opening day of the 2022-23 Premier League season.
The French tactician believes the north London club's new signings have made them much stronger and potential title contenders this season.
Mikel Arteta's side cruised to a 2-0 victory over the Eagles thanks to a first-half goal from Gabriel Martinelli and a second-half own goal from Palace captain Marc Guehi.
A number of Arsenal players produced impressive displays, but it was the performances of the club's new signings that caught the attention of Partick Vieira. Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko joined the club from Manchester City this summer.
Jesus was the focal point of most of Arsenal's attacks. His strength, link-up play, and work rate made him a constant threat to the Eagles' defense. Zinchenko produced an assured performance at left-back for.
Fabio Vieira is another one of the north London club's marquee summer signings. He missed the game against Palace due to injury, but is expected to be a key player for Arsenal this season.
Patrick Vieira has claimed that the new arrivals at the Emirates Stadium and the improved squad depth make them a contender for this season's Premier League title.
The former French footballer said (as per Football.london):
"They are in a better place than last year. The new players have made them much stronger. They have the squad to challenge and be closer to the title."
Arsenal finished fifth in the Premier League table last season despite being one of the favorites to finish in the top four midway through the first half of the campaign. Their lack of quality and squad depth were seen as the reasons behind their downfall.
The Gunners have addressed both issues during the summer transfer window. While they could take time to evolve and develop into title contenders, they are one of the favorites to finish in the top four this season.
Arsenal could sign more players before the close of the summer transfer window
Arsenal have signed Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Fabio Vieira, Marquinhos, and Matt Turner this summer.
Despite signing five players and improving their squad considerably, Mikel Arteta has revealed that the club could make more additions before the close of the transfer window on September 1, as per Football.london.
As per The Sun, the Gunners are interested in signing Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans. The north London club are seemingly keen to sign a top-quality ball-playing midfielder to play alongside Thomas Partey this season.
Tielemans has been one of Leicester's standout players in recent years. He helped the club win the 2020-21 FA Cup. The Belgian enjoyed an impressive campaign last season, scoring six goals in 32 Premier League appearances.
He could be available for a bargain price this summer as he has just one year left on his contract with the Foxes. The 25-year-old is believed to be keen on joining the north London side.
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Enumame
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need more improvement
yuoeikmops
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Just wait and see.
yincdekly
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Zuhcelmyz
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Arsenal can go any stadium without fear this season
xanta
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I want Arsenal to sign Sancho from Man utd. He will be class at Arsenal.
reiss is a similar player. and I believe in martinelli
Madcap_237
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why???
It's all about catching Leicester at their weakest
Anilam
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I now understand why EDU is delaying with Tielemans and I've got to say he's a VERY wise man😌😌😌
why???
Madcap_237
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I now understand why EDU is delaying with Tielemans and I've got to say he's a VERY wise man😌😌😌
Leogoatdribbles
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Crystal palace ain’t losing their second match. That is a fact. Which means “they will walk alone this time.
Likcdelmty
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Krisjay500
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In the first place do. I tell you nketiah iss not good? You still don't have sense
That’s why you’re highly stupid low class level like you is ranting stud buster son of nobody clown
rombammy24
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Nig you don’t have sense I don’t say anything like that at least winning crystal palace is a good.......have you gotten that palace can handle Liverpool and Man city
In the first place do. I tell you nketiah iss not good? You still don't have sense
Krisjay500
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So. Only crystal palace is the only game arsenal will play throughout the season?
Nig you don’t have sense I don’t say anything like that at least winning crystal palace is a good.......have you gotten that palace can handle Liverpool and Man city
rombammy24
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You should be ashamed of yourself what of Nketiah now I can see that you don’t watch crystal palace and Arsenal game
So. Only crystal palace is the only game arsenal will play throughout the season?
rombammy24
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You should be ashamed of yourself what of Nketiah now I can see that you don’t watch crystal palace and Arsenal game
You should be ashamed of yourself for this your response, if nketiah is not playing well?, I just saying we should have so. Many options because gakpo can play anywhere in the front line, learn how to react to some post not everyone is having low expectations or thinking like you boy, go Nad get yourself a little bit sense ode omo 😂
Cumakmopry
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I want Arsenal to sign Sancho from Man utd. He will be class at Arsenal.
Impossible
Yehudi
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Tielemans
sayeklpruy
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I want Arsenal to sign Sancho from Man utd. He will be class at Arsenal.
Sleek_savage
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They always look serious but don't live up to expectations at the end.
Sad but true
iffy1985
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It's to early to talk about EPL contender
Dukeimnpty
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saliba the great
Krisjay500
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signing players doesn't mean you are going to win the trophy 🏆 but the tactics you use in football are the ones which determine let's have a look at a Barcelona during the champion's league they had quality players with no excuse but they Lost to Madrid a club with no player of £50M
Scumbag all you know is to poke nose.......I don’t even have to argue with a stud buster like you
Krisjay500
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I think you should go for savic and gakpo, because gakpo can play as st if Jesus is not available plus he want to come to arsenal and his style of play link to Henry
You should be ashamed of yourself what of Nketiah now I can see that you don’t watch crystal palace and Arsenal game
Single-Bone
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They always look serious but don't live up to expectations at the end.
jndaka
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saliba the rock
Wukalmsy
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Jesus get tired not sure if it's possible to get the Top 4
rombammy24
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I think you should go for savic and gakpo, because gakpo can play as st if Jesus is not available plus he want to come to arsenal and his style of play link to Henry
rombammy24
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For me, i think we should go for Savic and Gapko
You made my day already, that savic & gakpo should be our priority now tielemans is like xhaka with right foot just don't get carded like xhaka
FREAK23
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xhaka is good but we need someone better than xhaka
Tipeikstu
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I'm very very angry with Guadiola for selling play like Zichenko without having is replacing trach out already follow by sterling.
fiuabdmotu
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signing players doesn't mean you are going to win the trophy 🏆 but the tactics you use in football are the ones which determine let's have a look at a Barcelona during the champion's league they had quality players with no excuse but they Lost to Madrid a club with no player of £50M
Danamoru
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For me, i think we should go for Savic and Gapko
Charlesugwu
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That's good commendation, but I think Arsenal should add another quality striker as well.
Vadaenory
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Thank you arsenal legend(Vieira)
P_X_P
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Just add Tielemans and Sane to the Squad, within 1 or 2 Seasons we will be a TITLE CONTENDERS.