Arsenal might be seeking to bounce again from a three-game dropping streak as they face London rivals Crystal Palace within the Premier League. After a two-week break, each groups might be desperate to safe a victory and enhance their positions within the desk.
Match Preview:
Arsenal’s attacking woes have been evident through the festive interval, ensuing of their drop from the highest of the desk.
Mikel Arteta’s aspect has struggled to transform alternatives into targets, resulting in consecutive defeats in opposition to West Ham United, Fulham, and Liverpool within the FA Cup.
Arteta acknowledges that his workforce could also be going through a psychological block in the case of ending possibilities. With calls from followers for a brand new quantity 9, Arsenal will depend on their present squad to drag themselves out of this offensive rut.
Crystal Palace additionally confronted disappointment within the FA Cup, drawing with Everton and subsequently dropping within the replay.
The workforce’s lack of killer intuition was evident of their struggles to seek out the again of the online. Regardless of a latest victory in opposition to Brentford, Palace has gone 9 league matches with out holding a clear sheet.
They’ve additionally suffered defeat of their final three encounters with Arsenal, though the margins have been shut.
Workforce Information:
Arsenal’s Jurrien Timber is making progress in his restoration from an ACL harm however continues to be not prepared for a first-team return.
Thomas Partey and Fabio Vieira are anticipated to be again subsequent month, whereas Takehiro Tomiyasu, Mohamed Elneny, and Oleksandr Zinchenko’s availability stays unsure.
Rob Holding will miss the reunion along with his former membership attributable to an ankle downside, and Michael Olise continues to be recovering from a thigh harm.
Crystal Palace might be with out Cheick Doucoure, Joel Ward, and Jordan Ayew attributable to accidents and AFCON commitments.
Doable Lineups:
Arsenal: (4-3-3)
Raya;
White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko;
Odegaard, Rice, Havertz;
Saka, Jesus, Martinelli
Crystal Palace: (4-4-2)
Henderson;
Clyne, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell;
Eze, Richards, Lerma, Schlupp;
Edouard, Mateta
Prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Crystal Palace
Contemplating Arsenal’s latest struggles in entrance of aim, a break from motion might show helpful for the workforce. The anticipated return of Gabriel Jesus will add firepower to their assault.
However, Crystal Palace’s offensive deficiencies are more likely to proceed with out the injured Michael Olise. Fatigue from midweek fixtures can also have an effect on their efficiency.