Arsenal will probably be determined to get their marketing campaign again on monitor with a win over Crystal Palace on the Emirates Stadium this afternoon.
The Gunners sat high of the Premier League desk at Christmas however then endured a nightmare finish to 2023. A shock house defeat to West Ham was adopted by a loss away to Fulham on New Yr’s Eve leaving Arsenal sitting down in fourth place.
In addition they crashed out of the FA Cup to Liverpool earlier this month, so Mikel Arteta will probably be hoping his squad are feeling rejuvenated following their heat climate coaching camp in Dubai throughout the winter break.
The Spanish boss has made some modifications from the facet that misplaced to Liverpool final trip. David Raya is recalled to start out between the sticks so Aaron Ramsdale drops again to the bench after beginning within the FA Cup.
Oleksandr Zinchenko has handed a late health check so he returns from a calf damage that’s hampered him currently. Jacub Kiwior drops to the bench. Ben White begins as soon as once more at right-back with William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes persevering with their partnership in the midst of Arsenal’s again 4.
Declan Rice begins for the Gunners in midfield and is joined by Kai Havertz. Martin Odegaard captains the Arsenal facet as soon as once more in the present day whereas Bukayo Saka will probably be seeking to get again to his finest type as he retains his place on the proper wing.
Gabriel Martinelli was named on the bench towards Liverpool amid a disappointing run of type in entrance of aim. The Brazilian worldwide has to accept a spot among the many substitutes as soon as once more with Leandro Trossard prefered on the left flank.
Gabriel Jesus missed the Liverpool defeat as a consequence of a minor knee damage however he’s declared match to return this afternoon.
Listed below are the confirmed line-ups:
Arsenal
Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Rice, Odegaard, Havertz, Trossard, Jesus, Saka.
Subs: Ramsdale, Cedric, Walters, Kiwior, Jorginho, Smith Rowe, Nelson, Martinelli, Nketiah.
Crystal Palace
Henderson; Clyne, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell; Richards, Lerma, Hughes; Eze, Mateta, Schlupp.
Subs: Johnstone, Tomkins, Adaramola, Riedewal, Ozoh, Ahamada, Ebiowei, Franca, Edouard.
