Crystal Palace and Arsenal will go head-to-head in the Premier League at Selhurst Park on Saturday evening as both sides look to continue their decent domestic form in the capital in a second meeting between the two sides this week.
Palace claimed a sensational win over Brighton last time out in the Premier League while Arsenal were held to a 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium, but the Gunners claimed a 3-2 win over the Eagles in midweek in the EFL Cup quarter-final clash.
Now both sides will go toe-to-toe in the league and with both Mikel Arteta and Oliver Glasner dealing with injuries and a busy schedule, this is how GIVEMESPORT expect the sides to line up for the clash.
Crystal Palace Team News
Wharton ruled out
Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton in action
In a major blow for the Eagles, Eberechi Eze has been ruled out of the game with a foot problem. Glasner must continue to cope without Adam Wharton as he remains sidelined with a groin injury following groin surgery while Joel Ward is a doubt with a calf injury. Chadi Riad has featured for the Under-23's recently could come into the squad, but Daniel Munoz is suspended just as he was in midweek. Rob Holding and Matheus Franca are unavailable long-term.
Crystal Palace Injuries and Suspensions
Player
Daniel Munoz
Joel Ward
Eberechi Eze
Adam Wharton
Chadi Riad
Rob Holding
Matheus Franca
Glasner Drops Team News Update
Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Glasner shared an update on the squad.
"We have no one back yet, but we do have one more injury, so Ebs is unavailable.
“He got a hit against Brighton on his foot. He played with quite a swollen foot at the Emirates and also got the next kick there. So he is not 100%. We need every player 100% so it makes sense, we decided that he gets a rest and hopefully will be available for Bournemouth.
“It doesn’t look serious, but you have to wear the boots, kick the ball and it is painful, it is not that free in terms of movement. You always feel pain when you move and then you are thinking too much about this and can't play how you can play.
"We need the best Eberechi Eze he can be and therefore he has to be fit like all the other players.
“And I expect Ebere to be available for Bournemouth. Of course it is important to have your team together, and we will go for getting a better result than two days ago at the Emirates.”
Crystal Palace Predicted XI
Nketiah to start
Eddie Nketiah
Crystal Palace Predicted XI: Henderson; Chalobah, Lacroix, Guehi; Clyne, Hughes, Doucoure, Mitchell; Sarr, Mateta, Nketiah.
Crystal Palace Predicted Substitutes: Turner (GK), Ward (DEF), Richards (DEF), Kporha (MID), Schlupp (MID), Lerma (MID), Devenny (MID), Kamada (MID), Kporha (MID).
With Eze ruled out, that opens up a spot for former Gunner Eddie Nketiah to come into the side following his goal off the bench against his former side in midweek. Cheikh Doucoure should come into the midfield with a busy schedule and Jefferson Lerma just one booking away from a suspension. Nathaniel Clyne could come in for the suspended Daniel Munoz at right wing-back too, after youngster Caleb Kporha struggled there in the cup game.
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Arsenal Team News
Calafiori set to return
Riccardo Calafiori
Arteta has been boosted by news that Riccardo Calafiori and Declan Rice are expected to be available for the weekend clash after recent issues. Oleksandr Zinchenko could also return following a hamstring problem recently, but Takehiro Tomiyasu is still unavailable through a knee injury while Ben White is also a long-term absentee following surgery. Goalkeeper Neto is also available to return after being cup-tied, but he will be on the bench.
Arsenal Injuries and Suspensions
Player
Declan Rice
Riccardo Calafiori
Oleksandr Zinchenko
Ben White
Takehiro Tomiyasu
Arteta Drops Team News Update
Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Arteta dropped an update on the fitness of his squad.
"They [Rice and Calafiori] are both available to be in the squad. Zinchenko probably available as well."
Arsenal Predicted XI
Jesus to start after hat-trick
Gabriel Jesus in action for Arsenal
Arsenal Predicted XI: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Merino, Odegaard; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli.
Arsenal Predicted Substitutes: Neto (GK), Kiwior (DEF), Miles-Skelly (DEF), Jorginho (MID), Partey (MID), Nwaneri (MID), Havertz (FWD), Trossard (FWD), Havertz (FWD).
After his match-winning hat-trick in midweek Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus should keep his place against the same opposition, meaning £60m Kai Havertz is benched once more. £20m man Jakub Kiwior has struggled and should be axed from the defence, while £310,000-per-week midfield duo Jorginho and Thomas Partey are likely to make way for Mikel Merino.
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