Arsenal’s Predicted Lineup: Eze Shines Against Former Club Crystal Palace
Arsenal is gearing up to face Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium this Sunday. The match represents an opportunity for the Gunners to achieve their seventh consecutive victory across all competitions. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace looks to break its recent slump, having gone winless in their last three league matches.
Arsenal’s Strong Defensive Record
This season, Arsenal aims to challenge for their first Premier League title in two decades. They have made a strong defensive start, conceding only three goals in their first eight games. This puts them on pace to rival Chelsea’s historic defensive record of just 15 goals against them during the 2004-05 season.
Recent Match Results
- Arsenal clinched a victory at Craven Cottage, with Leandro Trossard scoring the winning goal.
- Crystal Palace was defeated by AEK Larnaca at Selhurst Park, extending their winless streak.
Predicted Lineup for Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace
Manager Mikel Arteta is expected to make several changes to his lineup following the recent Champions League success. Here’s the predicted team:
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | David Raya |
| RB | Jurriën Timber |
| CB | William Saliba |
| CB | Cristhian Mosquera |
| LB | Riccardo Calafiori |
| CM | Martín Zubimendi |
| CM | Declan Rice |
| CM | Eberechi Eze |
| RW | Bukayo Saka |
| ST | Viktor Gyökeres |
| LW | Leandro Trossard |
The inclusion of Eberechi Eze against his former club could add excitement to the match. Eze has played an instrumental role in Arsenal’s recent success, and fans expect him to receive a warm welcome from Crystal Palace supporters.
This match will be pivotal for both teams as Arsenal seeks to maintain their position at the top of the league, while Crystal Palace aims to turn their recent fortunes around.