Arsenal vs Crystal Palace, 8pm
Arsenal are looking to make it four Premier League wins in a row for the first time since October 2018 when they welcome Crystal Palace to the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners have finally hit a good run of form under previously under-pressure boss Mikel Arteta, while Palace have struggled for consistency and are one point worse off than their London rivals
Arsenal are looking considerably more purposeful in possession recently. Playing Bukayo Saka in an advanced right-wing role has paid dividends, while Alexandre Lacazette is much improved and Kieran Tierney brings balance to the left – essentially stretching the opposition out to both flanks, creating more space centrally for the excellent Emile Smith Rowe. Quick, dynamic attacking football is gradually returning to Arsenal.
Roy Hodgson will try to change his usual tactics: sit in deep lines of four and frustrate for long periods, before hitting long balls into the channels for his forwards to chase we believe. Crystal Palace are usually easy to read, and the tactical pattern of this one could be obvious. Arsenal could overwhelmingly dominate the ball, patiently seeking spaces in the final third.
Predictions:
Over 3.5 Goals @2/1
Arsenal to be leading at Half Time @11/10
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