10-MAN ARSENAL RECORDS SLIM VICTORY OVER CRYSTAL PALACE.

North London side Arsenal overcame Takehiro Tomiyasu’s harsh second-half sending-off as Martin Odegaard’s well-taken penalty was enough to secure a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.

The Gunners yesterday night made it two wins from two at the start of the new Premier League season at Selhurst Park, as Odegaard’s 53rd-minute spot-kick proved the difference despite referee David Coote’s decision to red-card Tomiyasu for two quick bookable offenses in the 67th minute.

It led to a period of sustained pressure on Aaron Ramsdale’s goal late on with Tyrick Mitchell firing over but the hosts were unable to unlock Arsenal’s stubborn defense as Mikel Arteta’s men ground out a victory which moves them level on points with Brighton and Manchester City at the Premier League summit.