- The Arsenal vs Crystal Palace game will kick off on Saturday at 1530EAT.
- Arsenal are fourth on the log on 40 points.
- Palace are 14th on 21 points.
Arsenal have a massive chance to get their English Premier League campaign back on track when they welcome Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, January 20.
The Gunners endured a difficult period before their well-deserved winter break, losing several matches that were winnable on paper.
During that troubled spell, the Mikel Arteta-coached side suffered two consecutive Premier League defeats for the first time this season as they lost to London rivals West Ham United and Fulham.
Similar to Arsenal, Palace also struggled in their recent five games, registering only one win with their last victory coming against Brentford on Saturday, December 30 at Selhurst Park.
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Both sides will be seeking to overcome their recent struggles when they meet and improve their rankings in the 2023/2024 Premier League standings.
The Gunners currently sit fourth on 40 points ahead of Saturday’s clash and a win will reduce the gap between them and current leaders Liverpool FC to two points.
On the other hand, should Crystal Palace, who have amassed 21 points so far this season, overcome Arsenal, they will increase their chances of avoiding relegation.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of tomorrow’s clash. Click this link to place your bet on the game and remember you can get up to 1000% SportPesa bonus on your multi bet of up to 50 games.
What time does Arsenal vs Crystal Palace start?
The match is expected to kick off at 3:30 PM Kenyan time at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Team News
The Gunners are guaranteed to miss the services of a number of key players including Thomas Partey, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Fabio Viera and Mohamed Elneny.
Tomiyasu and Elneny are currently representing their countries in international football tournaments. As for Partey and Viera, they are still recovering from thigh and groin injuries respectively.
In addition, Arteta will be without Jurrien Timber, who is on the verge of recovering from the nasty injury he picked up at the beginning of the season. Ukrainian utility player Oleksandr Zinchenko (calf) is also a doubt for the crunch tie.
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On the other hand, Crystal Palace are set to visit the Emirates without Joel Ward (thigh), Jesurun Ral-Sakyi (thigh) and Cheick Doucoure (Achilles).
Other likely absentees for the Roy Hodgson coached side are former Arsenal man Rob Holding (ankle) and Olise (thigh).
Possible Starting Lineups
Arsenal: Raya, Kiwior, Saliba, Gabriel, White, Rice, Odegaard, Havertz, Martinelli, Saka, Nketiah
Crystal Palace: Johnstone, Mitchell, Clyne, Andersen, Guehi, Richards, Lerma, Eze, Schlupp, Olise, Edouard
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Arsenal vs Crystal Palace head-to-head
Crystal Palace and Arsenal have locked horns 20 times in all competitions since 2014 with the Gunners bagging the bragging rights on 11 occasions. Six of those matches ended in a draw including a barren one.
In the recent five games, the Gunners have also come out on top, winning four of the last meetings between the two clubs.
Arsenal: 11
Draws: 6
Crystal Palace: 3
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Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Current Form
Arsenal: WDLLL
Crystal Palace: DLWDL
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Prediction
The hosts are the favorites going into this fixture based on their history against Crystal Palace.
Moreover, the home advantage gives Arteta and his charges an upper hand since anything less than a win has the potential of completely ruining Arsenal’s season.
Therefore, football fans should expect an end-to-end match with a couple of goals.
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