That's it for today, Simon Hooper has blown his whistle and the game is over.

Crystal Palace keep possession of the ball by producing one-two passes, but an opponent steps in and wins the ball.

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) whips the ball in, but it fails to reach any of his teammates as the opposition's defence averts the threat.

There will be a minimum of 5 min. of added time.

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.

Arsenal slow the tempo of the game down by exchanging a combination of one or two touch passes. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult at the moment, very physically demanding to run without the ball.

Mikel Arteta prepares a substitution. Gabriel Jesus is replaced by Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal).

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Jurrien Timber departs the field of play to be replaced by Mikel Merino (Arsenal).

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) produces a poor pass. He attempts to get the ball into the box but it's hacked away.

Arsenal are showing great team chemistry. They are passing it around beautifully. Excellent team work.

Oliver Glasner has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Caleb Kporha (Crystal Palace) replacing Nathaniel Clyne.

Substitution. Jean-Philippe Mateta makes his way off the pitch and Jeffrey Schlupp (Crystal Palace) comes on as his replacement.

Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.

Tempers flare after a clattering challenge by Nathaniel Clyne (Crystal Palace), who receives a yellow card from the referee. It could have been worse for him!

Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace) decides to strike the ball towards goal, but his effort fails to threaten the goalkeeper after being blocked by one of the defenders.

Long passes, short passes and one-two passes. Arsenal are showcasing great team work by keeping possession and producing pin-point passes from player to player. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult to intercept at the moment.

Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) takes the corner but fails to find any of his teammates.

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) sends the ball into the box from the side of the pitch, but his cross is blocked. The ball is out of play and Arsenal manage to earn a corner.

A cross from a mid-range free kick, taken by Crystal Palace, is intercepted by one of the defenders.

Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal) commits a rough challenge and Simon Hooper blows his whistle for a foul. A free kick has been awarded to Crystal Palace.

Oliver Glasner decides to make a substitution. Will Hughes will be replaced by Justin Devenny (Crystal Palace).

The referee signals a substitution. Cheick Doucoure (Crystal Palace) is brought on as a substitute for Jefferson Lerma.

A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Crystal Palace.

Crystal Palace show off their ball retention skills as they exchange one-two passes and the move is only interrupted when the final pass is intercepted. The ball is out of play. Crystal Palace win a corner kick.

The current number of offsides is 1:0.

A yellow card for a tackle by Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace). Simon Hooper doesn't hesitate at all to make this decision.

Wonderful movement by Arsenal. The players are holding possession, mostly exchanging one-touch passes. They control the pace of the game now.

Here's the change. Daichi Kamada leaves the pitch and Eddie Nketiah (Crystal Palace) comes on as a substitute.

Mikel Arteta has decided to substitute Myles Lewis-Skelly and he is replaced by Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal).

Substitution. Kai Havertz did his best and is replaced by Declan Rice (Arsenal).

Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) decides to strike the ball towards goal, but his effort fails to threaten the goalkeeper after being well blocked by one of the defenders. The referee signals a corner kick to Arsenal.

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) tries to send the ball in front of the goal, but the opposition's defence averts the threat. The ball is behind the touchline and Arsenal will take a throw-in.

Arsenal are showing great team chemistry. They are passing it around beautifully. Excellent team work.

A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Crystal Palace comes to nothing.

Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace) attempts to find his teammate with a final pass from outside of the box, but one of the defenders clears the ball to safety. The referee points to the corner flag and Crystal Palace will take a corner.

The up-to-date shots on target statistics – 4:3.

Referee Simon Hooper blows his whistle to start the second half.

The end of the first half.

Half-chance! Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) plays a pass into the box, but Dean Henderson reacts well to snuff out the attack.

Crystal Palace are happy to keep the ball as they wait for gaps in defence to open up. However, an opposing player steps in and clears.

5 min. of stoppage-time to be played.

Wonderful movement by Arsenal. The players are holding possession, mostly exchanging one-touch passes. They control the pace of the game now.

Arsenal can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.

The ball is cleared after Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) attempted to dribble past an opposing player. The ball is out of play. A goal-scoring opportunity from a corner for Arsenal.

Simon Hooper has issued a yellow card to Jurrien Timber (Arsenal).

Crystal Palace are happy showing off their ball keeping skills and that is only interrupted when the defender steps in. The referee and the linesman both signal a throw-in for Arsenal.

The resulting corner from Will Hughes (Crystal Palace) is cleared by the defence. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Arsenal.

A cross from a mid-range free kick, taken by Crystal Palace, is intercepted by one of the defenders.

Crystal Palace will look to benefit from a promising free kick near the touchline.

The foul by Gabriel (Arsenal) is worthy of a card and a yellow is duly shown by Simon Hooper.

Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace) serves up a nice cross, but David Raya punches the ball away.

Long passes, short passes and one-two passes. Arsenal are showcasing great team work by keeping possession and producing pin-point passes from player to player. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult to intercept at the moment.

Nathaniel Clyne (Crystal Palace) tries to pass the ball into the penalty area but it's blocked.

Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace) unleashes a powerful shot towards goal, but it is bravely blocked by a self-sacrificing defender.

Problems for Mikel Arteta as Bukayo Saka is not able to play anymore. His injury is too serious and Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) replaces him.

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) is clearly asking for some medical attention with his painful gestures. The extent of his injury is yet to be discovered.

Arsenal slow the tempo of the game down by exchanging a combination of one or two touch passes. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult at the moment, very physically demanding to run without the ball.

Simon Hooper interrupts the game for a tactical foul by William Saliba (Arsenal).

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) looks like he will be the one to try and deliver a quality ball into the penalty box from the corner kick.

Will Hughes (Crystal Palace) makes space inside the box for a shot, but his effort goes just wide of the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Arsenal.

Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace) reacts well and displays good awareness near the penalty spot to get on the end of a cross from the free kick. He jumps high and produces a header which goes well over the crossbar. The ball goes out of play and Arsenal will have a goal kick.

A mid-range free kick is awarded to Crystal Palace out wide and from this angle a cross into the box is likely.

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) dinks a cross into the box in an attempt to find one of his teammates, but the defence manages to clear. The ball is out of play. Arsenal will have a throw-in.

A long-range free kick is awarded to Arsenal.

Arsenal seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. Great movement by the offensive players allows the defenders to set up the attack.

The first half has started.

Arsenal will kick the game off.

Simon Hooper was nominated as the referee for this game.

The starting lineups for this match have been revealed.

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