Arsenal will host Crystal Palace at the Emirates on Wednesday night, seeking to extend their impressive unbeaten streak to 12 matches and tighten their hold on second place in the Premier League table.
Match Details
- Fixture: Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
- Competition: Premier League 2024/25 – Matchday 34
- Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 8:00 PM (BST) / 3:00 PM (ET)
- Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace preview
Though the title seems destined for Liverpool—who hold a commanding 13-point lead—the Gunners still have plenty to fight for. With 66 points and a healthy goal difference of +34, Mikel Arteta’s side sits 6 points clear of third-placed Nottingham Forest and are determined to finish the season strong.
Injured players for Arsenal include: Riccardo Calafiori, Jorginho, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kai Havertz. While that of Crystal Palace are: Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucoure according to Livescore.com
Fresh from a sensational Champions League quarter-final triumph over Real Madrid, Arsenal’s confidence is sky-high. They’ve also been formidable at home this season, winning 10 of their 16 Premier League games at the Emirates.
Crystal Palace, on the other hand, are comfortably mid-table with 44 points and a -4 goal difference. However, their eyes are fixed on Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final against Aston Villa.
Palace’s recent form has been below average at best, with just 1 win in their last 5 league outings. And history doesn’t favor them either—Arsenal dominated the reverse fixture in December with a 5-1 win at Selhurst Park and boast a strong record in this matchup, winning 7 of their last 10 meetings in all competitions.
Team News and Lineup
Injured players for Arsenal include: Riccardo Calafiori, Jorginho, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kai Havertz. While that of Crystal Palace are: Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucoure according to Livescore.com
Arsenal predicted XI (4-3-3): Raya; White, Saliba, Kiwior, Zinchenko; Merino, Rice, Ødegaard; Saka, Trossard, Martinelli |
Crystal Palace predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Guéhi, Richards, Lacroix; Mitchell, Hughes, Wharton, Muñoz; Sarr, Eze; Mateta.
With motivation high and second place in sight, Arsenal will be expected to put in a commanding performance on Wednesday. While Palace may present some resistance, their priority clearly lies elsewhere.
