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Match Venue And Kick-Off Time
On Sunday at 3:00 pm West African Standard Time, Arsenal will host Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium for a London derby.
Match Preview
The Gunners suffered a disappointing loss on penalties to Sporting CP in the Europa League on Thursday, but they hope to return to their winning ways in the Premier League and continue their campaign to lift the league title for the first time in nearly twenty years. In their last five games, Arsenal won all of them, scoring 15 goals and conceding only four.
Crystal Palace, on the other hand, has been struggling lately, failing to win a single game in their last 12 in all competitions.
Head coach Patrick Vieira has been sacked, and the team is currently experiencing a three-game losing streak. However, they will be motivated to bounce back and win when they visit the Emirates.
Team News
Arsenal
Arsenal's Mohamed Elneny is still sidelined after undergoing knee surgery, and Eddie Nketiah is expected to be fit again after the international break.
William Saliba and Takehiro Tomiyasu are doubts for the game after being taken off in the Europa League loss to Sporting CP.
Form: W-W-W-W-W
In terms of possible formations, Arsenal may use a 4-3-3 formation. Their potential starting XI could include Ramsdale, White, Holding, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Ødegaard, Partey, Xhaka, Saka, Jesus, and Martinelli.
Possible Formation: (4-3-3)
Potential Starting XI: Ramsdale; White, Holding, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Ødegaard, Partey, Xhaka; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli.
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Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace has a few potential absentees for the game, with Nathan Ferguson and Sam Johnstone both out due to injury.
Vincent Guaita was injured in training, and it is uncertain whether he will participate in the game. Will Hughes and James McArthur will need to be evaluated before the game, having missed the Brighton match.
Additionally, Albert Sambi Lokonga will be ineligible to play since he is on loan to Crystal Palace from Arsenal.
Form: D-D-L-L-L
Crystal Palace may also opt for the 4-3-3 formation and their starting lineup may feature Whitworth, Clyne, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell, Milivojevic, Doucouré, Schlupp, Olise, Edouard, and Zaha.
Possible Formation: (4-3-3)
Potential Starting XI: Whitworth; Clyne, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell; Milivojevic, Doucouré, Schlupp; Olise, Edouard, Zaha.
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Overall, this match will be an exciting one, as Arsenal aims to continue their winning streak and Crystal Palace hopes to turn their fortunes around.
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