Confirmed line-ups from the Emirates Stadium

Arsenal can prolong their lead on the prime of the Premier League desk with a win over Crystal Palace on the Emirates Stadium this afternoon.

The Gunners sit two factors away from second positioned Sunderland, and with defending champions Liverpool shedding to Brentford final night time, Arsenal can tighten their grip on the prime with a win at this time.

Mikel Arteta has made simply two adjustments from the beginning eleven that thrashed Atletico Madrid 4-0 within the Champions League on Tuesday night time. David Raya is amongst these to maintain their place because the Spaniard retains aim as soon as once more for Arsenal.

Jurrien Timber is most well-liked forward of Ben White at right-back as soon as once more whereas William Saliba Marshalls the defence. Gabriel Magalhaes missed coaching on Friday after selecting up a knock towards Atletico however the Brazilian is handed match to start out at this time whereas Riccardo Calafiori is available in for Myles Lewis-Skelly at left-back.

Martin Zubimendi anchors the Arsenal midfield with Declan Rice additionally conserving his place in the midst of the park. Eberechi Eze faces off towards his former aspect as he begins within the attacking midfield function within the continued absence of Arsenal skipper Martin Odegaard.

Bukayo Saka begins as soon as once more on the right-wing for the Gunners whereas Viktor Gyokeres leads the road up entrance and he’ll be hoping to construct on his brace of targets from midweek.

There’s a change on the left wing with Leandro Trossard recalled to start out with Gabriel Martinelli dropping out regardless of impressing towards Atletico. Ethan Nwaneri, Mikel Merino and Christian Norgaard are choices for Arsenal on the bench.

As for Palace, Adam Wharton shall be seeking to impress in midfield whereas Jean-Philippe Mateta is the danger-man up entrance.

Listed below are the confirmed line-ups: