The Gunners could go five points clear at the top of the table if they see off Oliver Glasner’s men
Arsenal forward Eberechi Eze will face Crystal Palace on Sunday
Arsenal forward Eberechi Eze will face Crystal Palace on Sunday (PA Wire)
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Arsenal will aim to build on their lead at the top of the Premier League table as they host Crystal Palace today.
Mikel Arteta’s men enjoyed a 4-0 rout of Atletico Madrid in the Champions League midweek and are high on confidence, sitting two points clear of Sunderland in the top flight with a game in hand and with flagship summer signing Viktor Gyokeres finally firing, scoring a brace.
The same can’t be said of the Eagles, who endured a humiliating 1-0 Conference League defeat to minnows AEK Larnaca on Thursday night.
They will be desperate for a morale-boosting result - although they face a tough challenge against the league’s best defence, and former Palace talisman Eberechi Eze could be in line for another starring performance against them too.
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The Gunners are bidding to extend their lead at the top of the table to five points, taking advantage of rivals Liverpool imploding against Brentford on Saturday.
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Flo Clifford26 October 2025 12:00