Forward Jean-Philippe Mateta, who has been struggling to find the back of the net, hit the bar and missed several other opportunities against Larnaca.

Mateta was on target in the last match between the two teams, as was Eberechi Eze, who is now an Arsenal player.

The last meeting between the teams ended in a 2-2 draw in 2024/25, with Jakub Kiwior and Leandro Trossard scoring for Arsenal.

Arsenal have had the upper hand in this fixture, with six straight wins and draws, scoring at least two goals in five of those matches.

The current form suggests that Arsenal are favorites to continue their winning streak.

Since losing to Liverpool, Arsenal have won four and drawn one, conceding only one goal in each of those matches.

They sit atop the Premier League table, and another victory would keep them at least three points ahead of Manchester City.

Crystal Palace, on the other hand, are in eighth place, but are only three points behind City in second.

Palace have only lost one of their last six games, away at Everton, and have continued their strong form from last season.

Arsenal have won three games and drawn one at home this season, while Palace have two wins, one draw, and a loss away from home.

The Eagles have had more shots on target this season, with 43, and have the most total shots in the division.

Arsenal have the most total shots in the top-flight, but are only fifth in total passes, which is surprising given their reliance on passing the ball to create scoring opportunities.

The most important players for both teams are clear, with Viktor Gyokeres leading the scoring charts for Arsenal and Jean-Philippe Mateta leading the scoring charts for Palace.

Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, and Adam Wharton have all created 13 chances apiece, and will likely have a significant impact on the game.

The game is likely to be decided by late goals, with both teams struggling to find their rhythm in the first half.

Arsenal have scored four goals in both the 15 minutes before the break and the 15 minutes after, while Palace have scored three goals in the final 15 minutes of each half.

The final 15 minutes of each half is also where Palace have conceded the most goals and Arsenal have scored the most.

An exciting game is expected, and Crystal Palace will need to take the game to Arsenal from the start to have any chance of causing an upset.

Arsenal are missing Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Jesus, Noni Madueke, and Kai Havertz due to injury, while Crystal Palace are missing Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucoure.