Arsenal host Crystal Palace on the Emirates Stadium this afternoon realizing victory will put them eight factors clear on the prime of the Premier League standings.

Mikel Arteta made some modifications from the squad that drew 1-1 with Sporting Lisbon within the Europa League on Thursday evening, however Aaron Ramsdal is amongst those that maintain their spots.

Sadly, Arsenal have been dealt an enormous blow with William Saliba being dominated out after being compelled off the sphere with a again harm in opposition to Sporting. Rob Holding has been known as as much as begin alongside Gabriel at centre-back in the present day.

Takehiro Tomiyasu was additionally missed after taking a knock within the Europa League match final trip, so Ben White was known as up at right-back whereas Oleksandr Zinchenko saved his place at left-back forward of Kieran Tierney.

Thomas Partey has been recalled after being named to the bench in opposition to Sporting. Jorginho is the person who provides method whereas Granit Xhaka holds his place in the midst of the park. Martin Odegaard is again as Arsenal captain so Fabio Vieira makes room.

Bukayo Saka comes on the assault rather than Reiss Nelson whereas Leandro Trossard additionally begins with Gabriel Martinelli main the three. Which means Gabriel Jesus is dropped to the bench after making his first begin since November in midweek.

For Palace, Wilfried Zaha is the menace in assault and is supported by Odson Edward and Michael Ulis. Marc Guehi leads the again 4 this afternoon with Joachim Andersen.

Listed here are the confirmed lineups:

Arsenal

Ramsdell. White, Holdings, Gabriel, Zinchenko; celebration. Odegaard, Xhaka, Saka, Martinelli; Trussard

Subs: Tierney, Gabriel Jesus, Smith Rowe, Keewor, Jorginho, Vieira, Nelson, Turner, Walters

Crystal Palace

Whitworth. Ward, Anderson; Gehi, Mitchell; Doucouré, Milivojevic, Schlupp; Ulysses, Zaha, Edward.

Subs: Tomkins, Ayew, Eze, Mateta, Clyne, Hughes, Richards, Ahamada, Goodman