- Arsenal go into the match with a better head-to-head record between the two sides.
- The match is scheduled to kick off at 8:30 PM East African Time.
- Arsenal are likely to welcome some of their stars who have recovered from injuries back to the team
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal army travel to the Selhurst Park Stadium this Saturday to battle it out with London foes Crystal Palace in a crunch Premier League encounter.
Arsenal will be seeking to return to winning ways in the competitive league after their disappointing two consecutive draws in the hands of Fulham and Everton.
The Gunners were expected to win the above two matches but they ended up struggling especially against Everton where they created very few chances.
Therefore, anything less than a win on Saturday will make it difficult for the North London side to lay their hands on the elusive trophy at the end of the season since it may allow fellow title contenders Liverpool to increase the gap at the top of the table.
Unlike Arsenal, Crystal Palace have shown great improvement in recent weeks in the league, registering two wins in their three recent fixtures.
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The Oliver Glasner coached side picked up wins against Ipswich Town and Brighton & Hove Albion and played to a 2-2 draw with defending champions Manchester City.
However, their midweek EFL Cup quarter final clash at the Emirates Stadium ended in premium tears as Arsenal came from behind to snatch a 3-2 win thanks to Gabriel Jesus master class.
The Brazilian forward, who had endured a long dry spell in front of goal, finally discovered his goal-scoring boots when his team needed him the most to score a brilliant hat-trick.
On the other hand, former Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah and Jean-Philippe Mateta were on the score-sheet for the Eagles.
Here are the key details you need to comprehend ahead of the upcoming tie.
What time does Crystal Palace vs Arsenal start?
The match is planned to start at 8:30 PM East African Time on Saturday night at the Selhurst Park Stadium.
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Crystal Palace vs Arsenal Team News
Arsenal are expected to miss the services of Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu, who are both nursing knee injuries.
However, Arteta is likely to welcome Riccardo Calafiori and Oleksandr Zinchenko back to the squad after the duo recovered from their discomforts.
As for Crystal Palace, they will be without former Arsenal defender Rob Holding (disciplinary), Adam Wharton (groin), Chadi Riad (fitness), Matheus Franca (groin) and Daniel Munoz (suspension).
Possible Starting Lineups
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Guehi, Lacroix, Chalobah, Clyne, Doucoure, Mitchell, Hughes, Sarr, Nketiah, Mateta
Arsenal: Raya, Calafiori, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Jesus
Crystal Palace vs Arsenal Head-to-head
Crystal Palace and Arsenal have played each other four times in all competitions since 2023 with the latter emerging victorious on all occasions.
The latest meeting in the league between the two sides, which was played at the Emirates Stadium on January 20, this year, ended 5-0.
Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Magalhaes each scored a brace in that one-sided clash with Leandro Trossard also finding the back of the net.
Crystal Palace: 0
Draw: 0
Arsenal: 4
Crystal Palace vs Arsenal Current Form
Crystal Palace: DWDWL
Arsenal: WDWDW
Crystal Palace vs Arsenal Prediction
Although Arsenal have struggled in the league in recent weeks, they are the favorites to pick up all the three points that will be on offer due to the quality of their squad.
Nevertheless, they have to be at their best to beat the hosts who have shown that they have the capability to overcome any side in the league.
Therefore, football supporters should prepare themselves for an exciting match that is likely to end with both sides failing to keep a clean sheet.
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