Arsenal will be looking to bounce back from their European disappointment when they take on Crystal Palace at the Emirates in the Premier League on Sunday (March 19).
The Gunners were eliminated from the UEFA Europa League in dramatic fashion, losing 5-3 on penalties to Sporting CP after the tie ended 2-2 on aggregate.
Granit Xhaka had given Arsenal the lead in the second leg, but Pedro Goncalves equalized to force extra time and ultimately penalties, where Gabriel Martinelli missed the decisive spot-kick.
Despite their European setback, Arsenal have been impressive in the Premier League this season and are currently sitting comfortably at the top of the table, five points clear of reigning champions Manchester City.
They have won their last five league matches and will be hoping to extend that run against a Palace side that has struggled for consistency this season, sitting in 12th place with just 27 points from 27 games.
The Gunners have a strong record against Palace, having won 30 of the 52 previous meetings between the two sides. They also beat Palace 2-0 earlier this season and will be looking to complete a league double over them for the first time since the 2017-18 campaign. However, Palace have avoided defeat in their last four Premier League visits to the Emirates, drawing the last three.
Palace’s recent form has been poor, with three consecutive defeats in which they failed to score. They will be hoping to turn things around and cause an upset against the league leaders, but Arsenal’s impressive form and home advantage make them strong favorites to come out on top.
Fans can follow all the action and track the game’s statistics on websites like SofaScore and LiveScore, which provide real-time updates on the game’s progress. With Arsenal’s strong record in London derbies this season, they will be confident of securing all three points against Palace and maintaining their position at the top of the Premier League table.
