ARSENAL return to Premier League action on Wednesday, looking to push back Liverpool's title celebrations.
That is just a matter of time, however. And the Gunners should have more than one eye on next week's crunch Champions League semi final first leg with PSG.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace preview
Arsenal absolutely battered Ipswich on Sunday, even before Leif Davis' red card.
That obviously wasn't too big a surprise. What was a surprise perhaps was the strong side Mikel Arteta put out.
Having seen the challenge on, and subsequent ice pack applied to, Bukayo Saka, it wouldn't be at all a shock should the Arsenal boss make changes here.
Even with a weekend off incoming before that PSG first leg next Tuesday, Arsenal cannot afford to lose the likes of Declan Rice or Saka, particularly with Thomas Partey suspended for the Emirates leg.
Defeat here would hand the title to Liverpool, with the Reds wrapping things up with still five games to play themselves. Most of their supporters would likely be hoping that doesn't happen, so they can secure it themselves when they return to action at the weekend.
So it perhaps benefits them that the Gunners come up against a Palace side who look ready for the season to end.
They conceded five goals in successive games before Saturday's goalless draw with Bournemouth, making it one win from their last five games.
The Gunners have won all of the last six meetings between the teams, scoring 20 goals in the process – including 5 goals in two of the last three occasions.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace odds
- Arsenal at 2/5 with William Hill – CLAIM HERE
- Draw at 18/5 with Betfred – CLAIM HERE
- Crystal Palace at 8/1 with BetMGM – CLAIM HERE
Odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace predictions and tips
Some stand-in
It's unlikely we'll see Bukayo Saka feature here. It was probably not likely in any sense but the tackle that saw him end the game with an ice pack on the bench suggests no risks will be taken.
Another opportunity for the talented stand-in Ethan Nwaneri, who can count himself unlucky at the drop in game time since Saka's return, though as expected as that is.
Did manage to score Arsenal's fourth when coming off the bench on Sunday for his first Gunners goal since the PSV thumping at the beginning of March and can add another here.
- Ethan Nwaneri to score 1st at 6/1 with talkSPORT BET – CLAIM HERE
Will he? Surely!
Only Sasa Lukic (12) has more Premier League yellow cards this season that Will Hughes' 11.
Even Joelinton has less!
Booked in all of his last three Premier League starts away from home, too. This price might not stick around long!
- Will Hughes to be carded at 15/8 with William Hill – CLAIM HERE
