Arsenal welcome Crystal Palace to the Emirates as they look to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League this afternoon.
Surprise defeats for Liverpool and Chelsea were a welcome boost for Mikel Arteta on Saturday, whose side are on a six-game winning run.
It will be an emotional match for Eberechi Eze who plays against his former side for the first time, but there is concern that star defender Gabriel Magalhaes may miss out through injury.
Like Arsenal, Palace have lost just one league game but travel to north London off the back of an embarrassing defeat to Cypriot side AEK Larnaca in the Conference League.
After drawing this fixture last season, victory today would be a massive statement for the Gunners, but defeat would allow Manchester City to take the lead of the title race if they beat Aston Villa.
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October 26, 2025 12:38 pm
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace TV channel
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Arsenal vs Crystal Palace is being broadcast live on Sky Sports Premier League and you can also live stream the game on the Sky Go app and NOW TV for subscribers.
But why do that when you can follow all the action right here on our dedicated LIVE blog.
October 26, 2025 12:35 pm
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace kick-off time
Callum McAvoy
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Today’s game at the Emirates will kick-off at 2pm.
It’s a jam packed day of Premier League action with three other games on at the same time including Aston Villa vs Manchester City.
Everton host Tottenham later this afternoon
October 26, 2025 12:29 pm
Callum McAvoy
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Good afternoon and welcome to Metro’s LIVE coverage of Sunday’s big Premier League clash between Arsenal and Crystal Palace.
It’s North London vs South London, with the Gunners hoping to extend their lead at the top of the table.
The all-important team news is on the way…
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