After a series of unconvincing performances, Crystal Palace will be looking to gain from in the New Year as they host Arsenal at the Selhurst Park Stadium. The match is scheduled for 11th January, with early kickoff at 15:30 GMT.
Coach Mikel Arteta started off the New Year with a massive win over rivals Manchester United at the Emirates. There has been a change for the Gunners ever since the arrival of the Spaniard. The win marked the second win for the Gunners after 15 games.
Despite the dismal performances in the past, the Gunners are regaining their vigour and style of play under new management. There has been the resurgence of players such as Luiz, Ozil, Sokratis and Xhaka.
Coach Roy Hodson, on the other hand, has also put forward mixed reactions at Crystal Palace. Despite being 9th on the Premier League, Crystal Palace has managed to pull off a single win in their last six matches.
With the opening of the January transfer window, there is still a cloud of doubt over the future of talisman Wilfred Zaha. However, there has not been much talk over potential signings in the window despite injury woes in the squad.
Crystal Palace vs. Arsenal Head to Head
Both teams 13 times with Arsenal taking eight wins while Crystal Palace picking up 2 wins. Here is a look at their previous matches:
Arsenal 2-2 Palace
Arsenal 2-3 Palace
Palace 2-2 Arsenal
Arsenal 4-1 Palace
Palace 2-3 Arsenal
Palace 3-0 Arsenal
Arsenal 2-0 Palace
Arsenal 1-1 Palace
Crystal Palace Team News
Forward Christian Benteke will be a doubt to feature after picking a strain during the Christmas clash. The Belgian has scored once since the start of the season. Despite picking up an injury during the last clash with Norwich City, talisman Wilfred Zaha is set to feature after being rested during FA clash with Derby County.
Arsenal Team News
Defender Calum Chambers is ruled out for close to 6 to 9 months after picking up a ligament rapture. Left-back Kieran Tierney also continues recovering from a shoulder injury with an expected return in March.
Young star Gabrielle Martinelli made a comeback after picking a tight left hamstring and featured in the FA clash against Leeds United. Another injury boost is Spaniard Ceballos who made full training. Hector Bellerin is also back in the squad after picking up an injury.
Prediction and Odds
Arsenal is gaining pace under new Coach Arteta and is posing a lot of attacking threat to teams with the front three. Palace is still inconsistent in the League with lack of organization while on the pitch.
Arsenal Win
Draw
Goals Over 2.5
Double Chance
