Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Prediction and Live Scores 18/12/2024

Preview

Crystal Palace take on Arsenal in the Premier League of England on December 21. The match kicks off at 13:30 your local time.

The spotlight turns to the field where the upcoming encounter sees Crystal Palace and Arsenal prepare to meet again, a year after the previous Premier League meeting which Arsenal won 5-0. Crystal Palace come into this match fresh off a victory over Brighton in Premier League last Sunday, pushing their unbeaten streak to five games. Still, their backline has lacked consistency, having conceded goals in each of their last three home matches. Crystal Palace have an important match to navigate before facing Arsenal though, taking on Arsenal in League Cup, a fixture that is likely to influence their form and fitness ahead of their clash with Arsenal.

Arsenal come into this fixture having played out a draw against Everton last Saturday, marking their 8th consecutive unbeaten match. They have a key fixture leading up to the match against Crystal Palace though, taking on Crystal Palace in League Cup, a fixture that is likely to influence their form and fitness ahead of their clash with Crystal Palace. Their backline has lacked consistency, having conceded goals in each of their last six away matches.

This Premier League encounter highlights the attacking players who have stood out for Crystal Palace and Arsenal throughout the campaign, even in challenging moments. Crystal Palace’s attacking options, under Oliver Glasner’s management, have been bolstered by Eberechi Eze and Jean-Philippe Mateta, the team’s top scorer, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Mateta has emerged as Crystal Palace’s leading scorer in Premier League this season, netting four goals, while Eze remains their top assist provider in the competition with two. Adding further support are Ismaila Sarr, Daniel Munoz and Daichi Kamada, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

Meanwhile, Arsenal’s offensive unit, carefully orchestrated by Mikel Arteta, has leaned on Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz, their main scorer, as they continue to drive the team’s attacking efforts forward. In Premier League, Saka has been Arsenal’s standout scorer with five goals, while also being their most creative player, providing ten assists in the league so far. Arsenal have also relied on Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard and Declan Rice to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

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