Crystal Palace vs Arsenal
The Premier League is heating up as Crystal Palace is set to face Arsenal in what promises to be an exciting clash at Selhurst Park, London, for Week 17. This match will take place today, with a scheduled kick-off at 8:30 PM (EAT).
Team News and Injury Updates
Arsenal goes into this game with a decent record in recent years against Crystal Palace, but the Gunners will have to shake off a few injury concerns. The Gunners will be without three key players for this encounter. Thomas Rice, Calafiori, and Takehiro Tomiyasu have all been ruled out due to injuries that could affect Mikel Arteta's tactical plans. Arsenal has been dominant in their previous matches, and despite these absences, they will be keen to extend their winning streak.
For Crystal Palace, they will be hoping to take full advantage of their home ground of Selhurst Park. Although they will require a fully fit squad in order to challenge Arsenal, manager Roy Hodgson will focus on getting his players in the right mindset for a match against one of the top teams in the Premier League.
Current Form
Arsenal has been in good form, showing resilience that allowed them to bounce back from a 5-0 defeat to Arsenal earlier this season. They are determined to continue building momentum as they head toward the top of the league. Crystal Palace has struggled in recent matches, falling short against some of the top teams in the Premier League.
While Palace will battle for each point, attacking firepower in the form of Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Ødegaard should tilt this towards Arsenal. Then again, Selhurst Park has proved to be an unforgiving ground on many visiting sides, and home fans would be a loud factor as usual in this clash.
Predictions
With an attacking strength matched by their solid defense, Arsenal has the edge going into this fixture. At 60%, they are the favorites to win this match, but Crystal Palace may give them a run for their money with their usual defensive solidity.
The final score prediction for this match is Crystal Palace 1-2 Arsenal. Despite the odds, expect Crystal Palace to put up a good fight but eventually fall short against a well-rounded Arsenal squad.
Where to Watch the Match
Crystal Palace vs Arsenal will be live-streamed on a number of platforms for fans who want to catch the action. Check your local broadcasters for details of where to watch the game.
As always, stay updated for more updates and reactions to this thrilling Premier League showdown. Whether you're supporting the Eagles or the Gunners, this is a match you would not want to miss!
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