Premier League 2022-23: Arsenal vs Crystal Palace: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

On Sunday night, the Emirates welcomes Patrick Vieira’s men in hopes of further cementing their spot at the top of the league,

It looks like Arsenal will be gunning down all their machinery towards the Premier League after their shocking exit from UEFA Europa League in the midweek. Sporting CP got the better of the Londoners in the tiebreak by 5-3 after a 3-3 aggregate scoreline at the end of two legs. Although Arteta’s men have been phenomenal in the league, there is that air of uncertainty that things might go downhill as Manchester City have been chasing them down relentlessly. But as they welcome Crystal Palace, the Gunners can take pride in the fact that they have won eight of their nine London derbies in the Premier League this season (D1).

Crystal Palace on the other hand have had a woeful few weeks and are now involved in the relegation battle against all their ambitions. Although they sit at 12th in the table, they are just 3 points away from the dreaded relegation zone. Three consecutive solitary goal losses against Brighton, Manchester City and Aston Villa have handed them concerns regarding their status in the Premier League. But Crystal Palace have avoided defeat against Arsenal in each of their last four Premier League away meetings, with each of the last three ending level (W1).

Kick-off:

Sunday, 19-03-2023, 02:00 pm (GMT)

Sunday, 19-03-2023, 07:30 apm (IST)

Arsenal form (all competition): L-W-D-W-W

Crystal Palace form (all competition): L-L-L-D-D

Player to watch

Arsenal: Gabriel Martinelli

A dynamic and explosive wide forward known for his agile movement, Martinelli can dribble past multiple opponents to create or score goals. He has 12 goals and 2 assists in his name in the Premier League this season.

Crystal Palace: Wilfried Zaha

Zaha can play as a forward or as a winger, usually on the left where he can cut inside with his right foot. The most important man for The Eagles in their frontline, he has been a loyal servant of the club amidst many offerings around Europe. He has 6 goals and 2 assists in the Premier League this season.

Match facts

• Arsenal are looking to complete their first league double over Crystal Palace since 2017-18, following their 2-0 win at Selhurst Park on the opening day of the season.
• Crystal Palace have kept just one clean sheet in 22 away League games against Arsenal (49 Goals conceded).

Injury and team news

Eddie Nketiah will be missing out on this fixture due to an ankle injury as his rehabilitation continues. Takehiro Tomiyasu suffered a knee injury against Sporting CP and will be sidelined for quite a while now. Mohammed Elneny is also on the injury list with a knee injury as his return date is unknown.

Sam Johnstone will be out for Crystal Palace for a couple of weeks with a calf injury. James McArthur and Wil Hughes will not be making the trip to the Emirates most probably due to illness. Vicente Guiata is also a major miss for Patrick Vieira as his return date is unknown after a hamstring strain in his thigh.

Head-to-Head stats (Premier League)

Matches: 23

Arsenal: 12

Draws: 8

Crystal Palace: 3

Predicted lineup

Arsenal predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Ramsdale; White, Gabriel, Saliba, Zinchenko; Jorginho, Xhaka; Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli; Jesus

Crystal Palace predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Whitworth; Clyne, Andersen, Guehi, T. Mitchell; Sambi Lokomga, C. Doucoure, J. Schlupp; Zaha, O. Edouard, M. Olise

Match Prediction

Despite their recent disappointment in the Europa League, The Gunners are the favourites to win the Premier League this season. Crystal Palace have not been at its best and will certainly need to step up its game if they aim to bring back anything from The Emirates. We are predicting it to be an easy victory for Arsenal but don’t be shocked if things take a turn.

Prediction:  Arsenal 3-1 Crystal Palace.

Telecast Details

India- Star Sports Select 1, Star Sports Select 2.

USA- NBC, USA Network

UK- Sky Sports, BT Sport

Nigeria- SuperSport.