Crystal Palace and Arsenal are set to face off again on Saturday in a Premier League showdown, just days after their entertaining EFL Cup quarter-final clash.
That midweek encounter ended with Arsenal edging a 3-2 victory at the Emirates, a result that left Palace boss Oliver Glasner frustrated. His comments about showing Arsenal “too much respect” seemed to reflect their struggles against the Gunners, as Palace have now suffered four consecutive league defeats to their London rivals.
Turning that record around at Selhurst Park won’t be easy, especially considering Palace’s modest home form this season. With just one Premier League win at Selhurst (against Sheffield United), the Eagles have often stumbled on their own turf. Yet, recent signs of improvement have brought optimism. Glasner’s side has lost only once in their last eight league outings, a run that has lifted them four points above the relegation zone before this round. Last weekend’s stunning 3-1 triumph at Brighton further underlined their potential, and Palace will now chase a rare feat—back-to-back league victories, something they haven’t achieved since May.
For Arsenal, frustration was the theme last weekend as a goalless draw against Everton left them six points adrift of Premier League leaders Liverpool, having played one more game. Mikel Arteta’s side is still very much in the title race, but their margin for error is shrinking. Their away form has been a concern, with just one win in their last six league trips. Defensive frailties have compounded the issue, as they’ve failed to keep a clean sheet in any of those matches—marking their longest run without an away shutout in the Premier League in five years.
Despite those struggles, Arsenal fans making the short trip to Selhurst Park will carry hope. The Gunners have been imperious in London derbies this year, remaining unbeaten in nine such matches in the league. If they avoid defeat here, Arsenal could become the first team to go an entire calendar year without losing a Premier League London derby since Chelsea managed the feat in 2005.
For Crystal Palace, Eddie Nketiah will have an extra point to prove. The striker, who made the switch from Arsenal to Selhurst Park in the summer, has yet to find the net in 11 Premier League appearances for his new club. However, he broke that drought in the midweek EFL Cup clash against his former side, showing glimpses of his potential to make an impact. On the Arsenal side, Gabriel Jesus was the standout performer on Wednesday, netting a sensational hat-trick to further enhance his already impressive record against Palace.
Palace’s recent London derby form at Selhurst Park adds another layer of intrigue to this fixture. They’ve alternated between wins and losses in their last seven home derbies, including a 2-0 defeat to Fulham in their most recent outing. That inconsistency makes predicting their performance tricky, but the potential for a surprise is always there.
This match also presents an intriguing clash of ambitions. For Arsenal, it’s about staying within touching distance of Liverpool at the summit of the table and keeping their title dreams alive. For Palace, it’s about maintaining their upward trajectory and creating some breathing room above the relegation battle.
As the action unfolds, all eyes will be on how Arsenal handle their defensive vulnerabilities and whether Palace can exploit them. Both sides will also look to key players for inspiration, with Selhurst Park promising to deliver its trademark electric atmosphere.
The stakes are high for both teams in this London derby, and with recent history, individual narratives, and league positions all in play, the contest is set to deliver another thrilling chapter in their rivalry.
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