Arsenal XI vs Crystal Palace: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League | OneFootball

Midweek win could see changes at the weekend

Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus will hope to keep his place in the team when the Gunners head to Crystal Palace on Saturday.

The Brazilian could come out of the team for Kai Havertz, although Arteta will be tempted to stick with Jesus.

The striker has struggled for form this season, but his hat-trick on Wednesday night could prove to be a turning point.

Arsenal will welcome back Declan Rice and Riccardo Calafiori to the squad after they both missed the game on Wednesday.

Asked about the pair at his press conference on Friday afternoon, manager Mikel Arteta said: “They are both available to be in the squad.”

Oleksandr Zinchenko is also in contention to play, but Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu remain out with knee injuries.

“No Tomiyasu and Zinchenko probably available as well,” said Arteta. “I think he (Zinchenko) could be available.”

The return of Calafiori and Zinchenko may mean that Myles Lewis-Skelly loses his place in the team at left-back.

Jurrien Timber is expected to play at right-back, with Gabriel and William Saliba in the heart of defence.

Martin Odegaard and Thomas Partey could join Rice in midfield, with Bukayo Saka set to return to the team after being on the bench on Wednesday night.

Arteta has a dilemma as to who he starts on the left flank, with both Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard vying to play.

Arsenal predicted XI (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli

Injured: Tomiyasu (knee), White (knee)

Arsenal squad from: Neto, Raya, Setford; Calafiori, Gabriel, Heaven, Kiwior, Saliba, Tierney, Timber, Zinchenko; Havertz, Jorginho, Lewis-Skelly, Merino, Nwaneri, Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Jesus, Martinelli, Saka, Sterling and Trossard

Time and date: 5.30pm GMT on Saturday, December 21, 2024

Referee: Simon Hooper

TV channel and live stream: Sky Sports