Arsenal vs Crystal Palace: Arsenal welcome Crystal Palace to the Emirates in a high-stakes Premier League encounter. Mikel Arteta’s Gunners are in red-hot form and chasing the title, while Oliver Glasner’s Eagles seek consistency and a top-half finish. With both teams possessing attacking flair and defensive vulnerabilities, this London derby promises fireworks.

Head-to-Head Record (last 8 years)

• Arsenal wins: 8
• Crystal Palace wins: 2
• Draws: 5

Last Five Meetings

• Jan 2024: Arsenal 5-0 Crystal Palace

• Aug 2023: Crystal Palace 0-1 Arsenal

• Mar 2023: Arsenal 4-1 Crystal Palace

• Aug 2022: Crystal Palace 0-2 Arsenal

• Apr 2022: Crystal Palace 3-0 Arsenal

Arsenal have scored 17 goals across their last five games against Palace, conceding just one.

Recent Form

Arsenal
W-D-W-W-D
The Gunners have looked sharp both in the league and Europe, comfortably brushing aside Real Madrid and Ipswich. With their attack firing and a solid backline, Arsenal have lost none of their last 10 matches and look confident at home.

Crystal Palace
D-L-L-W-D
Palace’s form has dipped in recent weeks. A heavy 5-0 loss to Newcastle and 5-2 defeat against Manchester City exposed defensive frailties. Despite drawing with Bournemouth, they’ll need a major turnaround to compete with Arsenal.

Team News

Arsenal
Mikel Arteta will be without Gabriel Magalhaes, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Riccardo Calafiori, Jorginho, Gabriel Jesus, and Kai Havertz due to injuries. However, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and Martin Ødegaard remain crucial. With Leandro Trossard and Martinelli likely starting, expect a dynamic front line capable of exploiting Palace’s weaknesses.

Crystal Palace
Oliver Glasner’s side are also battling injury concerns, missing Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucouré. Dean Henderson continues in goal, while Eberechi Eze and Jean-Philippe Mateta remain key to Palace’s attacking hopes. However, recent defensive performances will be worrying, and they’ll need a near-perfect showing to hold off Arsenal.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Lineups

Arsenal (4-3-3)
David Raya; Ben White, William Saliba, Jakub Kiwior, Oleksandr Zinchenko; Martin Ødegaard, Declan Rice, Mikel Merino; Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli.

Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1)
Dean Henderson; Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, Marc Guéhi; Daniel Muñoz, Will Hughes, Adam Wharton, Tyrick Mitchell; Ismaila Sarr, Eberechi Eze; Jean-Philippe Mateta.

10 Key Stats

1. Arsenal have won their last 5 games against Crystal Palace.

2. Crystal Palace haven’t beaten Arsenal since 2019.

3. Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 10 matches.

4. Palace have conceded 15 goals in their last 4 matches.

5. Arsenal average 3.6 goals per game against Palace in their last 5.

6. Jean-Philippe Mateta is Palace’s top scorer with 13 goals.

7. Bukayo Saka has 10 assists this season – most for Arsenal.

8. Arsenal have scored in 9 straight games.

9. Crystal Palace haven’t scored in their last 2 matches.

10. Arsenal’s home record this season: 10 wins, 5 draws, 1 loss.

Prediction

Arsenal 3-1 Crystal Palace
The Gunners are overwhelming favourites, with too much quality across the pitch. Even with injuries, their attacking trio should overpower a shaky Palace defence. Expect Palace to grab a goal through Mateta or Eze, but Arsenal’s momentum should carry them through comfortably.

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