For a Sunday fixture in Premier League football news – Arsenal vs Crystal Palace can offer us easy predictions.
Arsenal will hope to retain their momentum, which built up following a string of impressive performances, after the international break.
The Gunners won 3-1 against their North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium (football news), much as we predicted.
Crystal Palace, meanwhile, have struggled on the road this season, gaining just one point from three league games away. They also regret losing the Carabao Cup to Watford at Vicarage Road.
This bad form from Crystal Palace is no threat to a confident Arsenal side, thanks to their courageous attacking midfield. Their midfielders are improving with each passing game and Arsenal also have a good defensive unit.
Team News
Arsenal
- Granit Xhaka is Arsenal’s only injury concern for the visit of Crystal Palace.
- In his place, in the midfield, Albert Sambi Lokonga is the likely replacement.
- On the right wing, Nicolas Pepe wants to join the starting XI, but Mikel Arteta should stick with Bukayo Saka.
Arsenal possible starting lineup: Ramsdale; Tierney, Gabriel, White, Tomiyasu; Lokonga, Partey, Rowe, Odegaard, Saka; Aubameyang
Crystal Palace
- Patrick Vieira, the Crystal Palace manager, returns to Arsenal without Eberechi Eze and Nathan Ferguson.
- Last time out, the Eagles came back from a 2-0 deficit to grab a point against Leicester. Jeffrey Schlupp and Michael Olise, who both scored off the substitute, will be vying for starting spots here too.
Crystal Palace possible starting lineup: Guaita; Ward, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell; Gallagher, Milivojevic, McArthur; Ayew, Edouard, Zaha
Match Facts
- In their last five road encounters, Crystal Palace have conceded at least two goals (Premier League).
- In Crystal Palace’s last three away games, there have been more than 2.5 goals scored (Premier League).
- Crystal Palace have failed to win their last 5 away matches (Premier League).
Premier League Football News – Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
- Arsenal have won four consecutive games after a poor start to the season, remaining unbeaten in five games across competitions. Compared to the Seagulls’ blistering start to the season, a 0-0 draw against Brighton last time out is a plus.
- Crystal Palace have had a good start under Patrick Vieira, although they only won once across their first seven games. However, we argue, their 2-2 draw with Leicester earlier this month shows that the squad has plenty of fighting spirit.
- Arsenal’s new-found defensive determination, though, should eventually help them win their fifth game in a row on Monday night.
