Soccer-Own goal helps Arsenal win at Palace in Premier League opener

Soccer Football - Premier League - Crystal Palace v Arsenal - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - August 5, 2022 Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus celebrates after Gabriel Martinelli scores their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

LONDON (Reuters) -Arsenal battled to beat Crystal Palace 2-0 on Friday as the new Premier League season got underway, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring the first goal before home defender Marc Guehi turned the ball into his own net late on at Selhurst Park.

Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus, who arrived from Manchester City in the close season, looked set to get off to a flying start by dancing through the Palace defence only to see his shot blocked, with Martinelli dragging the rebound wide of the post.