Defender Per Mertesacker has revealed how clear-the-air talks helped Arsenal kickstart their Premier League campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory at Crystal Palace.
The Gunners delivered the desired response from defeat on the opening day at home against West Ham with a solid performance against the Eagles on Sunday afternoon.
After taking an early lead through Olivier Giroud's fine acrobatic volley, Arsene Wenger's side were pegged back by a 25-yard strike from Palace defender Joel Ward.
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