Arsene Wenger seeking Arsenal answer

Manager Arsene Wenger accepts Arsenal will feel a little smaller following defeat in their opening game against West Ham and says the response can define their season.

The Gunners head to Crystal Palace tomorrow aiming to pick themselves up from the bitter disappointment of losing 2-0 at home on the opening weekend of the Barclays Premier League.

Going into the new campaign, Wenger’s squad – bolstered by the summer signing of veteran Petr Cech and having beaten Chelsea in the FA Community Shield at Wembley – were seen as genuine title contenders.