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Updated August 21, 2023

Crystal Palace VS Arsenal: Team News & Prediction

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Tonight Arsenal will face off against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park Stadium, the first away game of the season for the Gunners

Crystal Palace VS Arsenal: Team News & Prediction

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Mikel Arteta's boys have a mission this season. They were so close to winning the league last year. Unfortunately, they lost the rhythm, and Man City won the title. However, Arsenal are very determined and careful from the very first game of the season. They started the new campaign of the English Premier League with a victory against Nottingham Forest. Tonight they will face off against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park Stadium, the first away game of the season for the Gunners. On the other hand, Crystal Palace also started their new campaign with a victory.

Stats&Facts

Arsenal have always been a dominating side against Crystal Palace. The Gunners won both away and home against the Eagles last season. Arsenal haven't lost more than one game in their previous eight meetings with Crystal Palace. The last time The Eagles defeated Arsenal at Selhurst Park Stadium was in 2022 when the home side thrashed the Gunners by a 3-0 margin. However, both Arsenal and Crystal Palace are the two London side clubs. And Arsenal have very strong records in London Derbies. The Arteta boys won 10 of their 12 London Derbies in the English Premier League the previous season. Anyway, Crystal Palace reappointed Roy Hodgson for the 2023-2024 season. Under their legendary manager, Crystal Palace are yet to lose a Premier League game at Selhurst Park Stadium, winning three and drawing two matches.

Team News

Matheus Franca, the summer signing of Crystal Palace, is out of the squad due to an injury. Will Hughes, Nathan Ferguson, and Malcolm Ebiowei will also be missing due to the same reason. However, Tyrick Mitchell has recovered from injury and is ready to play tonight. Michael Olise, who has been linked with Chelsea, could stay at Palace despite the strong rumors. But he will not be part of the squad tonight because of an injury. As for Arsenal, they also have injury problems in their team. Summer signing Jurrien Timber has picked up an ACL injury in his debut game for the Gunners. He might miss the entire season. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta also talked about Timer's injury during the pre-match press conference. "It’s a huge blow, especially for him having just joined the club to have the injury that he has is a huge disappointment for him," the manager stated. Arteta added, "Obviously, for the team, it’s a big blow because we recruited him with clear intentions and what he was bringing to the team was evident and he’s not going to be in this season for us. We have to adapt, these things happen, unfortunately, and we have to move on."

Prediction: Palace 0-2 Arsenal

Arsenal are in a good rhythm. Their midfield has become more stable, while their attackers are also finding the net. Therefore, Arsenal's chances of winning tonight's clash is very high.

Betfair Odds

Crystal Palace: 4.80 Draw: 3.80 Arsenal: 1.78

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