Last updated on April 22, 2025
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Liverpool will be Premier League champions if Arsenal failed to win Crystal Palace.
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As the Premier League title race winds down, Arsenal face a must-win London derby against Crystal Palace this Wednesday at the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners may be trailing Liverpool by 13 points, but a win will keep the champagne on ice for Arne Slot’s side—at least for now.
Arsenal Riding High After Ipswich Rout
Fresh off a 4-0 demolition of Ipswich Town, Arsenal showed no signs of slowing down after their Champions League triumph in Madrid.
Leandro Trossard netted twice, while Gabriel Martinelli bagged his 50th goal for the club.
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Youngster Ethan Nwaneri also found the net with a deflected strike, although Bukayo Saka’s early exit after a harsh tackle did put a slight damper on things.
Mikel Arteta’s men are now unbeaten in 11 straight games across all competitions, and they’ll be eager to stretch that streak to 12 before their Champions League semifinal clash with PSG next week.
Palace Battling Inconsistency and Injuries
Crystal Palace head into this clash following a gritty 0-0 draw with Bournemouth, a match overshadowed by more refereeing drama.
Chris Richards was sent off, meaning he’ll miss the trip to Arsenal, further depleting a squad already without defenders Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucoure.
Despite recent heavy defeats to Manchester City and Newcastle, Oliver Glasner’s side showed resilience last weekend.
They’re mid-table and safe, but with an FA Cup semifinal against Aston Villa looming, their focus might be split.
Team News
For Arsenal, Bukayo Saka is a doubt but may recover in time.
Arteta could rotate his squad slightly, with Myles Lewis-Skelly, Ethan Nwaneri, Thomas Partey, and Jurrien Timber likely to feature.
Jorginho, Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Magalhaes, Tomiyasu, and Calafiori remain sidelined.
Palace, meanwhile, will miss Richards due to suspension.
Nathaniel Clyne could step into the backline, while Jefferson Lerma may move back into midfield.
Predicted Lineups:
Arsenal:
Raya; Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Nwaneri, Merino, Trossard
Crystal Palace:
Henderson; Clyne, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Lerma, Hughes, Mitchell; Eze, Sarr; Mateta
Prediction:
Arsenal 2-0 Crystal Palace
