After registering dismal results in the last couple of weeks, Arsenal are out to seek a win that will increase their chances of getting into the most coveted top 4 position.
With only two wins in their last 7 matches, the gunners have a lot to do to impress their fans who appear to have lost trust in Arsene Wenger and his methods.
The Arsene Wenger men have fallen behind Manchester City and Liverpool in the race for Champions league qualification and must beat Palace at Selhurst Park to remain in this race.
The Eagles on the other end have to fight their way out of relegation by registering more points. Sam Allardyce’s men have done it before by thrashing Chelsea 2-1 in early April but Arsenal outwitted West
Sam Allardyce’s men have done it before by thrashing Chelsea 2-1 in early April but Arsenal outwitted Westham with a 3-0 defeat in the midweek games so we expect a good fight from both teams.Arsenal will
Arsenal will field their third choice goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is expected to start with both Petr Cech and David
Ospina injured.
Laurent Koscielny and Lucas Perez remain out but Francis Coquelin returns after missing the midweek victory due to personal matters.
For Palace Yohan Cabaye will be out following a calf strain in a match against Southampton. Scott Dann, Pape Souare, James Tomkins, Fraser Campbell and ConnorWickham are also out, with Patrick van Aanholt likely to be absent as well.
James McArthur could return, though, while Joe Ledley is available after missing the Saints loss due to his wife giving birth.The London derby will be played today at 10:00PM Kenyan time.
During their last meeting, Arsenal defeated Crystal Palace 2-0 at the Emirates.