The 2022/2023 Premier League season comes alive on Friday night with an exciting London Derby.
Patrick Vierra’s side, Crystal Palace welcome Arsenal to the Selhurst Park in what would be the kickoff game for the new season.
Recall that the Gunners failed to beat the Eagles last season losing 3-0 at the Selhurst Park which deeply affected their chances to secure a Champions League spot and managing a 2 all draw at home meaning that Vierra’s side secured 4 points out of a possible 6. Revitalized Arsenal would likely love to prove a point in this Premier League opener.
Both teams have had an impressive run throughout the preseason friendlies. A closer look at their preseason results will give an in-depth analysis on the strength of both sides.
Arsenal Preseason Friendly Results.
FC Nurnberg 3⃣-5⃣ Arsenal
Arsenal 2⃣-0⃣Everton
Orlando City 1⃣-3⃣ Arsenal
Arsenal 4⃣-0⃣ Chelsea
Arsenal 6⃣-0⃣ Sevilla
From the above, Arsenal came up with a combined 10 goals past Chelsea and Sevilla with absolutely no reply from any of the teams.
£45 million Gabriel Jesus recently signed from Manchester City has been in top gear throughout the preseason tour.
Crystal Palace Preseason Friendlies Results
Crystal Palace 5⃣-4⃣ Millwall
Liverpool 2⃣-0⃣ Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace 4⃣-2⃣ Ipswich XI
Manchester United 3⃣-1⃣ Crystal Palace
Leeds 1⃣-1⃣ Crystal Palace
QPR 0⃣-3⃣ Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace 4⃣-2⃣ Montpellier
Crystal Palace on the other hand have also had an impressive preseason tour just falling twice to Premier League rivals, Manchester United and Liverpool. Crystal Palace have netted a combined 7 goals against QPR and Montpellier. Cheick Doucare and Chris Richard have been impressive throughout the preseason tour.
Injury News For Arsenal
Emile Rowe Smith remains out with a groin issue with Kieran Tierry and Tomiyasu will likely miss tomorrow’s game(been out throughout the preseason nursing injuries)
New signing, Fabio Viera is yet to feature for Arsenal due to a feet problem.
Injury News for Crystal Palace.
James McArthur and Michael have both been sidelined alongside goalkeepers Sam Johnstone who’s out due to a quadriceps injury and Jack Butland who’s out with a broken hand.
Team News
With Canor Gallagher’s return to Chelsea, Patrick Vierra’s side have nothing to worry about as Cheick Doucoure and Malcolm Ebiowei are possible replacements and are most likely to start tomorrow.
With the absence of McArthur, there are increased chances that Doucoure will make the starting XI for the Eagles.
Vincent Guaita will likely be in between the sticks for the Eagles tomorrow.
For the Gunners, Been White is most likely to resume duties as a right back with Williams Saliba and Gabriel Megalhaes would debut in defence.
Odegaard will start in his number 10 role after being confirmed as Arsenal’s new captain.
Crystal Palace possible starting lineup:
Guaita; Clyne, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell; Schlupp, Doucoure, Eze; Ayew, Edouard, Zaha
Arsenal possible starting lineup:
Ramsdale; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Xhaka, Partey; Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli; Jesus
It’s indeed a game to watch out for. Let me know your predictions in the comment section.
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