Analysis of Crystal Palace vs Arsenal
Crystal Palace are off to a very good start. In the first round, they defeated Sheffield United with a score of 1-0 at home. This is a continuation of a Crystal Palace playing better and better since coach Roy Hodgson returned to lead this team at the end of last season. Previously, in the first two-thirds of last season, this London representative was always in the group at risk of being relegated. But as soon as Hodgson returned, they immediately changed, playing very well in the sprint at the end of last season.
Even the figures show that since Hodgson returned to lead Crystal Palace, they have won more points than Arsenal in the Premier League. Specifically, Crystal Palace have earned 21 points in the Premier League since Hodgson’s return, while Arsenal have only 18 points this time. It is a number that shows Crystal Palace will be an uncomfortable opponent for the Gunners tonight.
Arsenal also kicked off the new season with a win. However, it was a more difficult victory than initially expected, when they struggled to overcome Nottingham with a score of 2-1. Arsenal’s ability to penetrate attack is still a question mark, when Nketiah started in the period Gabriel Jesus was absent due to injury. In addition, Timber’s injury also left a gap in defense.
Arsenal in general is still not in the reels. But this match, the house still let the Gunners handicap up to 1 draw. This is a pretty deep ratio, especially in the context of Crystal Palace playing well. So with this ratio, it is likely that Arsenal will win tonight.
Latest Crystal Palace vs Arsenal information
Crystal Palace is without an important attacking player, Olise, due to injury. That was the home team’s only notable absence. Arsenal will not have the services of striker Jesus and defender Timber because of injuries. In addition, defender Zinchenko’s ability to play is still open.
Expected lineups Crystal Palace vs Arsenal
Crystal Palace (4-2-3-1): Johnstone; Ward, Anderson, Guehi, Mitchell; Lerma, Doucoure; Ayew, Eze, sip; Edward.
Arsenal (4-3-3): Ramsdale; Partey, White, Saliba, Tomiyasu; Odegaard, Rice, Havertz; Saka, Nketiah, Martinelli.