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Match Preview for Arsenal v Crystal Palace
Premier League leaders Arsenal welcome Crystal Palace to the Emirates for Sunday’s London derby, with both sides on very different trajectories.
Mikel Arteta’s men are flying high after six straight wins in all competitions, while Oliver Glasner’s Palace have failed to win any of their last three, domestically or in Europe.
Arsenal’s dominance from set pieces has been a major storyline this season. Leandro Trossard’s goal from a corner sealed a 1-0 win over Fulham last weekend – the Gunners’ 10th set-piece goal in just eight league matches, the fastest any side has reached double figures in Premier League history.
Arteta’s side could also equal a defensive record this weekend, if Palace fail to register a shot on target, Arsenal would become just the second team in Premier League history to go three consecutive games without facing one, after Manchester City in 2014.
Palace, meanwhile, were involved in a wild 3-3 draw with Bournemouth last time out, rescued by Jean-Philippe Mateta’s 97th-minute penalty.
The French striker, who hit a hat-trick that day, became only the third Frenchman after Thierry Henry and Nicolas Anelka to score multiple Premier League hat-tricks.
However, Glasner’s side have since suffered back-to-back defeats, including a shock 1-0 loss to AEK Larnaca in midweek.
Team news for Arsenal v Crystal Palace
Arsenal have a few defensive concerns. Gabriel Magalhaes picked up a thigh issue against Atletico Madrid and may miss out, paving the way for Cristhian Mosquera to step in.
Riccardo Calafiori should also return to the starting XI, while Piero Hincapié remains short of minutes.
Further up the pitch, Kai Havertz, Martin Odegaard, and Noni Madueke are all expected to remain sidelined until after the international break, while Gabriel Jesus continues his recovery from an ACL injury.
Crystal Palace are still without Caleb Kporha, Cheick Doucoure, and Chadi Riad. Chris Richards is set to return after Jaydee Canvot’s costly midweek mistake, while Jean-Philippe Mateta will lead the line once again after scoring eight of his last nine league goals in London.
Expected line-ups for Arsenal v Crystal Palace
Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Mosquera, Calafiori; Eze, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli
Crystal Palace: Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Pino, Sarr; Mateta
How to watch Arsenal v Crystal Palace
Arsenal’s London derby against Crystal Palace kicks off at 2:00pm (BST) on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the Emirates Stadium.
The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event, with live streaming available through the Sky Go app and NOW TV for subscribers.
The stats for Arsenal v Crystal Palace
- Arsenal have won five of their last six Premier League meetings with Crystal Palace
- The Gunners have scored 10 set-piece goals in eight league games, the quickest any side has achieved in Premier League history
- Arsenal have gone two straight league games without facing a shot on target
- Crystal Palace have managed just one clean sheet in their last seven matches in all competitions
- Jean-Philippe Mateta has scored eight goals in his last nine league games in London
- Arsenal have won all six of their last matches in all competitions, scoring 17 and conceding just 2
Prediction
Arsenal’s blend of defensive solidity and set-piece efficiency makes them overwhelming favourites here. Palace can frustrate teams with their structure, but Arsenal’s form and confidence should carry them through comfortably.
Prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Crystal Palace
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