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Team News: Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace injury, suspension list, predicted XIs

sportsmole.co.uk, 19 January 2024, 12:30
Two London rivals severely lacking attacking inspiration clash at the Emirates on Saturday lunchtime, as Arsenal take on Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

The Gunners have enjoyed a two-week break since losing to Liverpool 2-0 in the FA Cup third round, while Palace suffered a 1-0 defeat to Everton in Wednesday's replay, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for both clubs.

ARSENAL vs. CRYSTAL PALACE

ARSENAL

Out: Mohamed Elneny (international), Takehiro Tomiyasu (international), Thomas Partey (thigh), Fabio Vieira (groin), Jurrien Timber (ACL)

Doubtful: Gabriel Jesus (knee), Oleksandr Zinchenko (calf)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Rice, Havertz; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli

CRYSTAL PALACE

Out: Rob Holding (ankle), Jordan Ayew (international), Michael Olise (thigh), Cheick Doucoure (Achilles), Joel Ward (thigh)

Doubtful: Jesurun Rak-Sakyi (thigh)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Henderson; Clyne, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell; Eze, Richards, Lerma, Schlupp; Edouard, Mateta

For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.

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