Get ready for a thrilling Premier League match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace, set to kick off on Saturday the 20th of January at 12:30 local time.
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Who: Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
What: Premier League
Where: Emirates Stadium
When: Saturday the 20th of January at 12:30 local time
The Battle of Positions: A Snapshot of Current League Standings
Arsenal currently sits in 4th place with 40 points from 20 matches, boasting 12 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses. With a goal difference of +17 (37 scored, 20 conceded), the Gunners have shown their strength. In contrast, Crystal Palace finds itself in 14th place with 21 points from an equal number of matches. Their record stands at 5 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses, with a goal difference of -7 (22 scored, 29 conceded).
Recent Form: The Momentum Shift
Arsenal, despite their higher league standing, have only won one of their last five matches, drawing once and losing thrice. Their latest match resulted in a 0-2 defeat against Liverpool. On the other hand, Crystal Palace has also won just once in their last five, but they’ve managed to secure three draws, losing only once. Their last match against Everton ended in a goalless draw.
Home and Away: The Battle of Territories
When playing at home, Arsenal’s recent form shows three wins and two losses. However, their last home match resulted in a 0-2 loss to Liverpool. Crystal Palace, when away, have won once, drawn twice, and lost twice in their last five. Their last away match against Everton ended in a 0-0 draw.
Head to Head: The Historical Context
Looking at the last five head-to-head meetings, Arsenal has the upper hand with three wins to Crystal Palace’s one, the remaining match ending in a draw. The most recent encounter saw Arsenal emerge as the 1-0 victor.
Injuries, Suspensions and Bans
Arsenal
Gabriel Martinelli (Hamstring Injury)
Crystal Palace
Jefferson Lerma (Hamstring Injury), James Tomkins (Unknown), Matheus França (Unknown), Naouirou Ahamada (Ankle injury), Michael Olise (Hamstring Injury)
Expected Lineups
Arsenal – 3-5-2:
David Raya, Ben White, Gabriel Magalhães, William Saliba, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, Martin Ødegaard, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Edward Nketiah, Gabriel Jesus
Crystal Palace – 4-5-1
Sam Johnstone, Joachim Andersen, Joel Ward, Marc Guehi, Tyrick Mitchell, Cheick Doucouré, David Ozoh, Eberechi Eze, Jeffrey Schlupp, Will Hughes, Jordan Ayew
With both teams eager to climb higher in the league standings, this Premier League encounter promises to be a thrilling spectacle. Despite current form and injuries, the expected lineups suggest a fiercely competitive match. Tune in this Saturday to witness the action unfold!
