Crystal Palace vs Arsenal Preview & Prediction | 2022-23 English Premier League

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THE FACTS

When is Crystal Palace vs Arsenal on and what time does it start? Crystal Palace vs Arsenal will take place on Friday 5th August, 2022 – 15:00 (UK)

Where is Crystal Palace vs Arsenal taking place? Crystal Palace vs Arsenal will take place at Selhurst Park in London, England

Where can I get tickets for Crystal Palace vs Arsenal? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information

What TV channel is Crystal Palace vs Arsenal on in the UK? Crystal Palace vs Arsenal will be televised live on Sky Sports

Where can I stream Crystal Palace vs Arsenal in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Crystal Palace vs Arsenal live via Sky Go

THE LOWDOWN

CRYSTAL PALACE

• Crystal Palace are aiming to start the season strongly at home, carrying over their excellent form from last season at Selhurst Park which saw them keep seven consecutive home clean sheets.
• Midfielder Cheick Doucoure is likely to make his debut for the Eagles due to an injury to James McArthur, whilst Jean-Philippe Mateta and Odsonne Edouard will each be hoping to start as Patrick Viera’s main striker.

ARSENAL

• After narrowly missing out on the top four behind North London rivals Tottenham, Arsenal have already conducted some eye-opening transfer business and will want to get off to a far better start than they did last season, which saw them beaten by another London club in Brentford on the opening night of the campaign.
• New signing Gabriel Jesus is expected to lead the line upfront, although the Gunners could be without attacking midfielder Emile Smith-Rowe, left-back Kieran Tierney and right-back Takehiro Tomiyasu.

THE TEAM NEWS

CRYSTAL PALACE

PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Guaita; Clyne, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell; Eze, Doucoure, Schlupp; Ayew, Mateta, Zaha

UNAVAILABLE: Butland (Injured), Johnstone (Injured), McArthur (Injured), Olise (Injured), Tomkins (Injured)

QUESTIONABLE:

ARSENAL

PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Ramsdale; Cedric, White, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Partey, Xhaka; Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli; Jesus

UNAVAILABLE:

QUESTIONABLE: Vieira (Injured), Smith-Rowe (Injured), Tierney (Injured), Tomiyasu (Injured)

THE PREDICTION

Arsenal may have enjoyed an excellent pre-season campaign, but now the real business begins and in Crystal Palace they face a side who have lost just one of their last eight games against the Gunners. The Eagles are likely to utilise their searing pace on the counter-attack here, which may stifle Arsenal somewhat as they will be unable to push too many bodies forward knowing the threat their opponents pose if given space to run into. However, it’s also important to note the hosts’ excellent defensive record at Selhurst Park under Patrick Viera and Arsenal’s exciting young offensive players will not find it easy breaking the Eagles. With that in mind, it would be no surprise to see goals in short supply on this opening night and backing under 2.5 goals to be scored has to be favoured.

TIP: UNDER 2.5 GOALS