Crystal Palace vs Arsenal: Team News, Possible Line-up And Head-to-Head

When Crystal Palace hosts Arsenal on Monday night in the Premier League, both teams aim for their second consecutive win.

In the first week, Crystal Palace narrowly defeated Sheffield United at Bramall Lane, with a 1-0 scoreline under Roy Hodgson’s management.

Similarly, Arsenal managed a tight victory over Nottingham Forest, concluding the match 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium.

Last season, the Gunners clinched wins in both fixtures against Crystal Palace. To improve their title aspirations, Mikel Arteta’s squad must secure victories in such games.

Team News

As for player updates, despite sealing a new contract recently, Palace’s Michael Olise is still recovering from a thigh injury.

Hodgson mentioned it might be some time before Olise returns to action. Matheus Franca is held back by a back issue, and a knee injury sees Will Hughes receiving treatment.

However, after a cramp incident against Sheffield United, Marc Guehi is expected to be fit for Monday’s game.

On the Arsenal side, new recruit Jurrien Timber faces most of the season on the sidelines due to an ACL injury, while Oleksandr Zinchenko might make a comeback from his calf issue. Arteta will be missing Gabriel Jesus, who’s nursing a knee problem, and Folarin Balogun, Albert Sambi Lokonga, and Mohamed Elneny are doubtful for the fixture because of minor injuries.

Possible Line-up

Crystal Palace

Goal Keeper: Sam Johnstone
Defenders: Joel Ward, Joachim Andersen, Marc Guehi, Tyrick Mitchell
Midfielders: Jefferson Lerma, Cheick Oumar Doucoure, Ebere Eze
Forwards: Jordan Ayew, Jeffrey Schlupp, Odsonne Edouard

Arsenal

Goal Keeper: Aron Ramsdale
Defenders: Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Oleksandr Zinchenko
Midfielders: Declan Rice, Thomas Partey, Martin Odegaard
Forwards: Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz

Head-to-Head

In recent years, Arsenal has performed admirably against Palace, with just two defeats in their last 12 encounters.

Having netted 25 goals in these matches and given their form from the previous season, Arteta’s team has good reason to believe they can enhance this track record.