Crystal Palace and Arsenal face each other at Selhurst Park this weekend in what promises to be an intriguing Premier League London derby. The two sides recently met in the EFL Cup quarter-finals, where Arsenal triumphed 3-2 in a closely contested match. Both managers are expected to make adjustments for this league fixture, as the demands of the midweek game may influence their lineups.
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are keen to reduce the gap to league leaders Liverpool, while Crystal Palace, under Oliver Glasner, aim to maintain distance from the relegation zone.
Injuries and suspensions will play a role for both sides, with key players potentially missing out or returning to the starting XI.
Crystal Palace Team News
Oliver Glasner’s squad came away from their recent EFL Cup match against Arsenal without further injuries, but Daniel Munoz will miss this fixture due to suspension after accumulating five yellow cards.
Joel Ward may return from a calf problem to shore up the defence, and Nathaniel Clyne is likely to feature at right wing-back to handle Arsenal's pace on the flanks.
In midfield, the dependable duo of Will Hughes and Cheick Doucoure should provide stability, while Eberechi Eze is expected to offer creativity behind striker Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Palace Predicted Lineup to face Arsenal
Henderson; Chalobah, Lacroix, Guehi; Clyne, Hughes, Doucoure, Mitchell; Sarr, Eze; Mateta
Here is how the side last lined up
Arsenal Team News
Mikel Arteta will likely restore his key players after rotating the squad in the EFL Cup. Declan Rice, who was rested midweek, is expected to return to midfield.
However, defensive options remain limited with Ben White, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Oleksandr Zinchenko all doubtful due to injuries.
This means young Myles Lewis-Skelly may get another opportunity at left-back. The front three of Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, and Gabriel Martinelli should start, offering pace and creativity. In goal, David Raya is set to continue.
Arsenal Predicted Lineup to face Crystal Palace
Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Martinelli
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