Crystal Palace vs Arsenal: Match Preview - 11/01/2020

Arsenal will look to win back-to-back Premier League games for the first time since their opening two fixtures in August when they travel to Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Crystal Palace vs Arsenal KICK OFF TIME?

• This premier league encounter will take place on Saturday, 11^th January 2020.

• It will kick off at 12:30 PM (UK time).

• The match will be held at Selhurst Park.

How To Watch/Read

(Live Commentary & Stream Details)

• Follow the action with our dedicated Live Commentary.

• Highlights of the game will be published shortly after full-time on the Arsenal TV app.

Arsenal Team News

• Mesut Ozil is expected to continue in the number 10 role behind Alexandre Lacazette.

• Hector Bellerin (thigh) remains a doubt for the weekend.

• Nicolas Pepe and Aubameyang are likely to take the positions on the flanks, leaving Reiss Nelson to drop down to the bench.

Crystal Palace Team news

• Luka Milivojevic was sent off during the 1-0 FA Cup defeat to Derby and is therefore suspended, while Mamadou Sakho, Joel Ward, Jeffrey Schlupp, Scott Dann and Andros Townsend are all sidelined.
• Christian Benteke is trying to get fit and could be named in the squad while Hodgson has been quite optimistic about Zaha’s chances of returning to action.

Crystal Palace vs Arsenal: Video Analysis

Opta Stats

• Crystal Palace vs Arsenal will represent the 47th competitive meeting between the two clubs, with Arsenal registering 28 wins in comparison to just five victories for Crystal Palace.

Predicted Starting XI: 

• Arsenal: Leno; Maitland-Niles, Sokratis, Luiz, Kolasinac; Torreira, Xhaka; Pepe, Ozil, Aubameyang; Lacazette.
• Crystal Palace: Guaita; Kelly, Tomkins, Cahill, Woods; McCarthy, Kouyate, McArthur; Ayew, Benteke, Zaha.