Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Preview

The magnificent theatre of North London sets the stage for a captivating Premier League clash as Arsenal prepare to welcome Crystal Palace to the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners arrive at this encounter riding an unstoppable wave of momentum, having secured five consecutive victories that have showcased their relentless pursuit of excellence across multiple competitions. Arsenal’s perfect run includes a commanding 4-0 demolition of Atlético Madrid in the Champions League, followed by crucial domestic victories over Fulham and West Ham United that have demonstrated their title-winning mentality. Their home fortress has become a place where dreams flourish and opponents wither, with the North London giants displaying the kind of devastating form that has supporters believing this could finally be their year.

Crystal Palace arrive in North London with genuine momentum building, having secured three victories from their last five outings that suggest the Eagles are finding their rhythm under pressure. Palace’s recent resurgence includes impressive triumphs over Liverpool and West Ham United in the Premier League, complemented by a solid European victory against Dynamo Kyiv that demonstrates their ability to compete across multiple fronts. While a defeat to Everton and a draw with AFC Bournemouth highlight areas for improvement, the South London outfit has shown they possess the quality and determination to trouble even the most formidable opponents when operating at peak performance.

The historical narrative between these London rivals tells a story of Arsenal dominance, though Palace’s unpredictable nature ensures nothing can be taken for granted. Their most recent encounter ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Emirates, while Palace will never forget the 1-5 thrashing by the Gunners in December 2024 – a result that serves as a stark reminder of football’s beautiful unpredictability. Saturday’s encounter kicks off at 14:00 GMT, with global audiences able to witness this Premier League spectacle on Sky Sports Premier League in the United Kingdom, DAZN across Spain and Portugal, and beIN Sports throughout the Middle East region.

Injured Players:

Arsenal: Gabriel Jesus (Out), Kai Havertz (Out), Noni Madueke (Out), Martin Ødegaard (Out)

Crystal Palace: Cheick Doucouré (Out), Chadi Riad (Out), Caleb Kporha (Out)

Arsenal will be without key attacking midfielder Ødegaard and striker Gabriel Jesus, significantly impacting their creative options in the final third. Crystal Palace are missing defensive midfielder Doucouré and center-back Riad, weakening their defensive stability for this challenging away fixture.

Possible line-ups:

Arsenal (4-2-3-1)

Raya, Magalhães, Rice, Saliba, Zubimendi, Eze, Gyökeres, Calafiori, Martinelli, Saka, Timber

Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1)

Henderson, Sarr, Wharton, Richards, Pino, Kamada, Lacroix, Muñoz, Guéhi, Mateta, Mitchell

Arsenal Form 🔴

Result	Opposition	Score	Competition	Date
✅	Atlético Madrid	4-0	Champions League	Oct 21, 2025
✅	Fulham	1-0	English Premier League	Oct 18, 2025
✅	West Ham United	2-0	English Premier League	Oct 4, 2025
✅	Olympiacos	2-0	Champions League	Oct 1, 2025
✅	Newcastle United	2-1	English Premier League	Sep 28, 2025

Crystal Palace Form 🦅

Result	Opposition	Score	Competition	Date
🤝	AFC Bournemouth	3-3	English Premier League	Oct 18, 2025
❌	Everton	1-2	English Premier League	Oct 5, 2025
✅	Dynamo Kyiv	2-0	Conference League	Oct 2, 2025
✅	Liverpool	2-1	English Premier League	Sep 27, 2025
✅	West Ham United	2-1	English Premier League	Sep 20, 2025

Head-to-Head Record 🏆

Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
Arsenal	2-2	Crystal Palace	English Premier League	Apr 23, 2025
Crystal Palace	1-5	Arsenal	English Premier League	Dec 21, 2024
Arsenal	3-2	Crystal Palace	English Carabao Cup	Dec 18, 2024
Arsenal	5-0	Crystal Palace	English Premier League	Jan 20, 2024
Crystal Palace	0-1	Arsenal	English Premier League	Aug 21, 2023

TV Listings / Streaming 📺

Country	Channel/Platform
United Kingdom	Sky Sports Premier League
Spain	DAZN Spain
Germany	Sky Sport
France	Canal+ Sport360
Italy	Sky Sport Max
Australia	Stan Sport
Canada	DAZN Canada
United States	NBC Sports
Brazil	Disney+ Premium Brazil
Portugal	DAZN Portugal