Roundup of Monday night football across Europe
Emmanuel Alfred
The Gunners triumph over the Eagles
A Martin Odegaard penalty in the second half was all Arsenal needed to beat Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Monday.
In a game that was very eventful, it took Palace goalie, Sam Johnstone to bring down striker, Eddie Nketia in the 18 yard box which was dispatched by the captain.
The Gunners ended the game with 10 men after Japanese defender, Takehiro Tomiyasu was shown a red card for two bookings.
The results means Arsenal have taken maximum points from the first two games.
Chelsea getting the blues with Chukwuemeka injury
Things have gotten worse for Chelsea as they will have to do without midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka for six weeks after having knee surgery on Monday.
The 19 year old Chukwuemeka was injured in Chelsea’s 3-1 defeat by West Ham in which he scored the Blues’ only goal.
The £20 million signing from fellow Premier League club, Aston Villa said, “Bitter sweet feeling scoring my first goal for Chelsea but picking up an injury and not coming home with three points,” Chukwuemeka said.”
Serie A: Giroud and Pulisuc deliver for Milan
Two former Chelsea players, Olivier Giroud and Christian Pulisic were the goslscores as former Champions AC Milan got a comfortable 2-0 win over Bologna away from home.
At the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, Pulisic on his debut was involved in the first goal that Giroud score before he scored an absolutely brilliant goal after being teed up by Giroud.
There were many chances that were created but the game was settled by the first half goals and give a solid start to Stefano Pioli’s team.
Hall joins Newcastle United on loan from Chelsea
Newcastle United have gotten the services of 18-year-old Chelsea defender Lewis Hall on loan and with an intention to make it permanent next summer.
Coincidentally, Hall made his Premier League debut for Chelsea in a 1-0 defeat at Newcastle in last November.
Reportedly, a fee fee of around £28m plus £7m in add-ons will be activated at the end of the season.
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