Arsenal look for their first Premier League win in three matches as they make the trip to Selhurst Park to play Crystal Palace.
The Gunners have already played Palace once this week, as they beat them 3-2 in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. Striker Gabriel Jesus impressed by scoring a hat-trick, they were also the first three goals of the season for Jesus.
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Mikel Arteta‘s side’s last Premier League game was a 0-0 draw against Everton which left them third in the league table, six points off leaders Liverpool.
The Gunners now look to bounce back and try to close the gap to Liverpool, who have a tough test against Tottenham Hotspur this weekend.
Declan Rice, Riccardo Calafiori, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Takehiro Tomiyasu are all doubtful ahead of the game due to injuries. However, Ben White remains out after undergoing surgery on his knee.
Arsenal face a Crystal Palace side who sit 15th in the Premier League table. They are four points above the relegation zone and come off a 3-1 win against rivals Brighton last weekend.
Arsenal favourites at hostile Selhurst Park
The Gunners on paper should be set to earn their first win in three league games, however, they were the favourites against Everton and Fulham in their last two.
According to Oddschecker, Arteta’s side are 3/5 favourites to win the game, giving them a 63% chance to win. Palace are backed at odds of 26/5 (16%), and a draw is backed at 16/5 (24%).
We predict a 3-1 win for the Gunners in what is their last game before Christmas.
Where to watch the Gunners against Crystal Palace
The game kicks off at 5.30 pm on Saturday 21 December from Selhurst Park. It will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.
Highlights will be posted to the Sky Sports YouTube channel and BBC One will broadcast highlights off all Saturday’s Premier League games at 10.30 pm for Match of the Day.