If I Were Always Right... - Premier League Table After Round 3

Premier League - Weeks 1 & 2 Review

Arsenal

With Alexis Sanchez absent from the starting line-up for the season opener against West Ham, Arsenal seemed to struggle to find their feet despite a promising pre-season. Fans would have been filled with hope after their Community Shield victory against Chelsea, but may have been left unsure after the opening game as the Gunners disappointed in a 2-0 opening day loss. Olivier Giroud struggled throughout the game and Wenger could well go back into the transfer market to look for a new striker to lead the attack. Talk of Karim Benzema arriving has simmered down to mere whispers which may upset the Arsenal faithful. Petr Cech’s competitive debut was less than convincing, however I’m sure it was simply a blip in form and he will prove his worth in the upcoming fixtures. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was possibly the Gunners’ only bright spark during the game, however Sanchez’s return following his rest after the Copa America saw him return to the bench for the match against Crystal Palace.

Crystal Palace - Weeks 1 & 2 Review

Eagles boss Alan Pardew will be happy with the way his side have started this season, with an opening day 3-1 away victory against Norwich City. The Canaries threatened the Palace goal on various occasions, however as a result of strong defending a little bit of luck Palace withstood what was thrown at them. Pardew’s astute acquisition of Yohan Cabaye from Paris Saint Germain is considered by many to be the best Premier League signing of this transfer window and the manager will be pleased to see his star man on the score sheet as he secured the victory with a late goal. Goals from Wilfried Zaha and Damien Delaney will provide Palace fans with a lot of hope or the coming few fixtures.

2015/2016 Preview - Crystal Palace

With Alan Pardew at the helm, and the backing from their usual backing from the stands, Palace will be looking for a good mid-table place, and I have them finishing in 12th. Pardew rejuvenated the side and led them to 10th, a fantastic achievement, yet the mid-table competition will be much stronger this year, and although Yohan Cabaye could be the signing of the season, the quality of the player's isn't up to the standards of those around them. It will once again be a spirited campaign from Palace, and one I'm sure that will have it's ups and downs, but 12th place is nothing to be ashamed of and will help to improve Palace's worldwide reputation and potentially attract the kind of players that will help them push up the table, players more similar in quality to the brilliant Yohan Cabaye.