Only five games are remaining in the English Premier League, and Arsenal are trying their best to get closer to the table topper, Liverpool. Mathematically, Arsenal are still in the title race with 13 points behind Liverpool. Or at least the Gunners can keep Liverpool waiting to win the league title.
Arsenal have been doing very well in recent years under Mikel Arteta and become one of the title contenders in the English Premier League. They are in a good rhythm following their heroic win in the quarterfinal of the UEFA Champions League against the mighty Real Madrid. While their main focus is now in the Champions League, the Arteta boys are also trying to get as close as they can to Liverpool in the league.
Tomorrow, Arsenal will play against Crystal Palace, who are winless in their last three games including two defeats. So, this match is a good opportunity for the Gunners to take all three points at Emirates Stadium.
Stats & Facts
- Crystal Palace have lost all their last five league games against Arsenal, conceding five goals in each of their last two meetings.
- Arsenal won their last two home games against Crystal Palace, scoring nine goals and conceding only one.
- Emirates Stadium has been a fortress for Arsenal as they have lost just three of their last 36 home matches in the English Premier League.
- Crystal Palace have won three London derbies in the league.
- Since losing to Man City after scoring first, Arsenal have not lost any of their past 42 home games in the league while scoring first.
Team News
Arsenal’s star boy Bukayo Saka was fouled ruthlessly during the match against Ipswich Town, where Arsenal secured a 4-0 win. In the post-match press conference, Arsenal boss Mike Arteta provided a positive update on Saka, yet he is not likely to take any risk. If Saka does not start, Nwaneri is the favorite to replace him.
Additionally, Arsenal will miss the service of Jorginho, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Magalhaes, and Takehiro Tomiyasu due to their respective injuries. But Riccardo Calafiori is recovering quickly and can return against Crystal Palace.
As for the Eagles, Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucoure are still out of the team and they are likely to miss the rest of the season. Apart from them, Crystal Palace have no new injury issues in their squad.
Possible Lineup for Arsenal:
Raya; Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Nwaneri, Merino, Trossard
Possible Lineup for Crystal Palace:
Henderson; Clyne, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Lerma, Hughes, Mitchell; Eze, Sarr; Mateta
Prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Crystal Palace
Arsenal have a huge boost following their win against Real Madrid in both legs. They also defeated Ipswich Town last week with a 4-0 margin. So they have the momentum, which will make it easy for the Gunners to get three points against Crystal Palace. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace are looking for a win after three games. But this match is not an ideal one to get back on the winning track.
Betfair Odds
Arsenal: 1.41
Draw: 4.65
Crystal Palace: 7.77
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