Arsenal: Every opening day match of the last decade

2013

Arsenal 1 : Aston Villa 3

Jack Wilshere In Arsenal v Aston Villa - Premier League

Olivier Giroud scored in the 6th minute but Christian Benteke scored in the 22nd minute to level it for Aston Villa.

Another one from Benteke in the second half and a third from Antonio Luna sealed an emphatic comeback win for Lambert's Villa at Arsenal's home ground.

2014

Arsenal 2 - Crystal Palace 1

Koscielny Scores For Arsenal v Crystal Palace - Premier League 2014

Crystal Palace acquired the services of Norwegian defender Brede Hangeland from Fulham on a free transfer and he immediately responded with a goal at the Emirates.

Koscielny pulled one back in extra time of the first half and Ramsey scored the winner in the extra time of the second half to pull off a sensational win for the Gunners.

2015

Arsenal 0 - West Ham 2

Arsenal v West Ham United - Premier League 2015

Thus started a trophyless season after having won 2 FA cups back to back - a two goal reverse at the hands of West Ham at home. But this had been coming, with no intent shown in the transfer market (only Cech was signed that summer).

Goals from Kouyate in the first and Zarate in the second half doomed Arsenal to a bitter loss but this was a game that would be remembered for the mistakes of Cech in goal.