December 19th 2024.
In Arsenal's recent Carabao Cup match, Declan Rice was unable to play due to an injury. However, the team has to quickly regroup as they face Crystal Palace in the Premier League just a few days later on Saturday. The Gunners were able to secure their spot in the semi-finals thanks to a magnificent hat-trick from Gabriel Jesus, leading them to a 3-2 victory over Palace at their home stadium, the Emirates.
Both teams will now face each other once again, this time at Selhurst Park. Both sides are determined to continue their impressive form in the league, with Palace remaining undefeated in their last five games and Arsenal unbeaten in their last nine matches in all competitions. Palace's recent win over rivals Brighton extended their unbeaten run while Arsenal's only defeat in the past nine games was against Inter Milan in early November.
Despite their strong performances, Arsenal has been struggling with injuries. Many key players are still uncertain for Saturday's match as Declan Rice, who was substituted early in the second half against Everton last weekend, remains a doubt. Manager Mikel Arteta explained that Rice had been dealing with a minor injury for the past week and asked to be taken off during the match. This could be a setback for the team as they continue to strive for success.
In terms of injuries, midfielder Riccardo Calafiori and defender Oleksandr Zinchenko are also working their way back to full fitness. Calafiori has been out of the team for the past five games due to a groin injury, while Zinchenko is recovering from a muscle injury. Both were not included in the squad for the midweek cup match, and there is no news yet on when they will return.
As for Arsenal's defensive line, they are still dealing with a number of absentees. Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu are both long-term absentees, and it is unlikely that they will return to the team anytime soon. This could force Arteta to make some tactical changes, especially after a lackluster performance against Everton last weekend.
In their upcoming match, it is predicted that Myles Lewis-Skelly will return to the left-back position after his impressive league debut last weekend. As for the rest of the starting XI, it is uncertain due to the injuries and potential tactical changes. However, it is likely that Leandro Trossard will keep his spot in the team after a productive second half in the midweek match, and Thomas Partey could return to the central midfield role.
The match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal will take place on Saturday at 5:30pm. It will be broadcast on Sky Sports, and viewers can also catch the action on Sky Go and NowTV. With both teams in good form, it promises to be an exciting and competitive match.
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