Arteta hints at more new signings as Arsenal debutants shine

Arsenal's debutants were instrumental in securing a 2-0 win against Crystal Palace on Friday (Aug 5). Coach Mikel Arteta indicated that there may be more new faces before the close of the transfer window.

Arteta said that there are a few things that we have in the transfer market, and if we can accomplish them it would be great." Sky Sports interviewed Arteta after his side had made a great start.

Gabriel Martinelli's first-half goal and Marc Guehi's second-half own goal gave the visitors three points. However, the victory was largely attributed to the new signings.

After arriving from Manchester City in the closing season, Gabriel Jesus, Brazil's striker, and Oleksandr Zinchenko (defender for Ukraine) made their debuts. The former was a constant threat.

Jesus brings" the fear factor. He is always at your shoulder, the ball bounces, that 50-50 ball, and he has that intuition, that ability, to get the ball from you.

You are never standing still, he is always moving. He's always ready for action and so sharp that it's difficult to play against him."

Zinchenko's left-back raids were crucial in putting Palace back in the first period, but it was William Saliba, 21 years old, who stood out with his sure-footed defense in tandem with Brazilian Gabriel Magalhaes that really caught our attention.

Arteta stated that the balance is crucial, and the physicality of the league is something you must have. He also praised Aaron Ramsdale, goalkeeper.

Palace had the chance to equalize after the break when Wilfried Zha opened the Arsenal defence, but Ramsdale was quick to get out of his way to block Eberechi Eze’s shot.

Arteta said, That's the resilience we need to win football matches. We had some moments when you need your goalkeeper. To be honest, they had most chance in the game, that one against one, and Aaron did incredible well and won the game for us.