Arsenal vs Crystal Palace live preview Premier League
Arsenal:
Having led the Premier League table on Christmas Day, Arsenal now faces the risk of falling out of the top four due to their striking struggles during the festive period. Mikel Arteta's team has been penalized for their wastefulness, particularly evident in consecutive league losses to West Ham United and Fulham. In the FA Cup against Liverpool, Arsenal failed to capitalize on numerous chances to score first until Jakub Kiwior finally found the net in front of the Reds' fans.
Crystal Palace:
A lack of a clinical finishing touch proved to be the underlying issue for Crystal Palace in their FA Cup clash with Everton. The match at Selhurst Park ended in a goalless draw, forcing both teams to play an additional fixture at Everton's Goodison Park on Wednesday evening. While another uninspiring draw was a possibility for two teams struggling with confidence, Andre Gomes's goal in the 42nd minute proved to be the decisive factor for Sean Dyche's side, extending their cup journey. The discontent among Palace fans was evident in the second half.
Analysis:
An Arsenal team struggling to find the back of the net couldn't have asked for a better moment to take a breather and regroup following a challenging and ultimately unsuccessful winter stretch. The anticipated return of Jesus is poised to add more potency to the hosts' attack in the final third.On the other hand, Crystal Palace is likely to persist with their scoring challenges as long as Olise remains sidelined due to injury. Coupled with midweek fatigue working against them, Hodgson's team is expected to come up short, providing Arsenal with the opportunity to reignite their pursuit of the title.
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