2020-21 Premier League – Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Arsenal vs Crystal Palace kick off? Thursday 14th January, 2021 – 20:00 (UK)
Where is Arsenal vs Crystal Palace being played? Emirates Stadium, London
Where can I get tickets for Arsenal vs Crystal Palace? Some clubs can now have some fans back in their stadiums so it is worth checking official club websites for the latest updates on the ticket situation
What TV channel is Arsenal vs Crystal Palace on in the UK? Sky Sports
Where can I stream Arsenal vs Crystal Palace in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live via Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
ARSENAL
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Leno; Bellerin, Holding, Pablo Mari, Tierney; Dani Ceballos, Xhaka; Saka, Smith-Rowe, Aubameyang; Lacazette
UNAVAILABLE: Ozil (Out of favour), Martinelli (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Gabriel (Isolating), Partey (Injured)
CRYSTAL PALACE
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Guaita; Ward, Tomkins, Kouyate, Mitchell; Townsend, McArthur, Milivojevic, Eze; Benteke, Zaha
UNAVAILABLE: Wickham (Injured), Hennessey (Injured), Ferguson (Injured), Schlupp (Injured), Kelly (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Cahill (Injured), Dann (Injured), Sakho (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Arsenal extended their winning run to four matches in all competitions at the weekend, although they needed extra time to secure a 2-0 victory against Newcastle in the FA Cup third round. Mikel Arteta’s side are currently playing with a freedom and solidarity that hasn’t been seen from the Gunners all season. Crystal Palace meanwhile, have won just once in their last seven matches, that being against rock bottom Sheffield Utd. Whilst the Eagles and Wilfried Zaha in particular will make things uncomfortable for the hosts, it’s difficult to see them finding find the net away from home against a rejuvenated Arsenal defence. If Arteta’s men can keep Zaha quiet then they should make it five wins on the bounce here, keeping another clean sheet in the process.
