English Premier League. 17th round.
December 21st. 19:30. London. “Selhurst Park”
Chief Judge: Simon Hooper (England)
Broadcast: Setanta Sports
Take two. These teams met this week in the quarter-finals of the English League Cup at the Emirates, and now the action will move to another stadium, although it is also within London. Then the brilliant Gabriel Jesus almost independently won the match for his team, but will he be able to repeat something similar in the Premier League? Or will Arsenal need to look for other heroes?
Crystal Palace News
Oliver Glasner is gradually leading his team from the bottom of the standings after a disastrous start to the season. Finally we see a playing team that can give battle to almost any opponent. However, this week they did not pass the Arsenal test, but it was in the English League Cup, so we will put the defeat out of the equation, but they showed themselves well there too.
Besides that match, they have recently had 2 draws and 2 wins. They played out draws with Newcastle (1:1) and Manchester City (2:2). That is, two strong teams and twice they were able to spoil the opponent’s mood. The Eagles also managed to beat Ipswich (1:0) and Brighton (3:1). Especially the victory over the Seagulls was spectacular and confident.
That is, the team is on the move, but will they be ready for the potential pressure of a 100% Arsenal? It’s hard to say. However, there is a feeling that they can create problems.
Arsenal news
Mikel Arteta and his Arsenal are also finding their game, although there is still a lot of criticism towards them. The main criticism comes precisely towards the style in which the Gunners began to play. Too much pragmatism and minimal desire to take risks, this is what distinguishes them at this stage of the season.
True, matches are different in their execution. Over the last 5 meetings they have 3 wins and 2 draws. We have already mentioned the last victory above. Therefore, let’s look at the remaining 4 matches. They beat Manchester United first thanks to two set-piece goals and that’s important to celebrate. Then there was a draw with Fulham (1:1), where they could have snatched victory in the last minutes, but offside prevented them.
Then there was an incredibly confident victory against Monaco in the Champions League, the Gunners simply did not notice the opponent (3:0). Last week they failed to score against Everton and ended in a 0-0 draw. There seemed to be enough chances, but this was exactly the match where it didn’t work out. This London derby will be hugely important as ambitions for the title chase continue.
Tournament table
Personal meetings
12/18/24 KAL Arsenal – Crystal Palace 3:2
20.01.24 Premier League “Arsenal” – “Crystal Palace” 5:0
08/21/23 Premier League Crystal Palace – Arsenal 0:1
03.19.23 Premier League “Arsenal” – “Crystal Palace” 4:1
05.08.22 Premier League “Crystal Palace” – “Arsenal” 0:2
Figures and facts
- Arsenal have won each of their last 5 matches against Crystal Palace in all competitions;
- In the last 3 matches of Arsenal in the Premier League, the bet was TM 2.5;
- Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 6 Premier League matches.
Personnel situation, tentative compositions
Oliver Glasner cannot count on the help of Matheus França and Adam Wharton in this match, both are injured. Daniel Munoz is also suspended. There are also significant doubts about whether Shadi Riyad, Rob Golding and Joel Ward will play.
As for Arteta’s headache, he cannot count on the help of Ben White, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Riccardo Calafiori and Alexander Zinchenko, all injured. Declan Rice’s fitness is also questionable.
“Crystal Palace”, 3-4-2-1: Henderson as Chalobah, Lacroix, Gaye as Kpora, Hughes, Lerma, Mitchell as Sarr, Eze as Mateta
“Arsenal”, 4-3-3: Raya – Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly – Edegor, Partey, Rice – Saka, Havertz, Martinelli
Broadcast of the match
Bets and odds for the match
Forecast for the match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal from UA-Football
TM 2.5 — 0:2. The teams have already rehearsed for the match this week. Probably, within the Premier League, Arteta’s charges will be more cautious and pragmatic. Therefore, we will bet on a clean victory for the guests. Yes, now they will play away and it seems that everything should be more difficult, but we are confident in the strength of the Gunners’ defense, and there is someone to score in the attack. The visitors win with a comfortable two-goal lead.
This forecast is only one of the possible scenarios for the development of events; it does not guarantee a win.
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