Today, Arsenal is set to face Crystal Palace in a crucial Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium. With a victory, the Gunners could extend their lead at the top of the table to eight points, as Manchester City played in the FA Cup this weekend.
However, Arsenal suffered two injuries during their Europa League exit earlier this week. William Saliba and Takehiro Tomiyasu are both out, and Saliba’s injury is worse than initially thought. As a result, Mikel Arteta will have to make some changes to his lineup for the important match against managerless Palace.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 2pm today, Sunday, March 19, at the Emirates Stadium in north London. Unfortunately, Arsenal vs Crystal Palace is not on UK TV this afternoon. Sky Sports had initially chosen two other games for their Super Sunday coverage today: Brighton vs Manchester United was supposed to be the early kick-off, followed by Man City vs West Ham in the afternoon. However, three of those teams are now in FA Cup action this weekend, so their games have been rescheduled.
Despite not being on TV, football fans can still follow the action through SunSport’s live blog. Additionally, Match of the Day 2 will have highlights from the match at 10.30pm.
Arsenal’s recent form has been impressive, with the team winning four of their last five Premier League matches. They have also kept clean sheets in each of those four victories. However, Crystal Palace has been a tough opponent for Arsenal in recent years, with the Eagles winning two of their last four meetings.
One player to watch out for in today’s match is Gabriel Jesus, who is set to feature for Arsenal. The Brazilian forward has been in excellent form this season, scoring 12 goals and providing six assists in all competitions.
Despite missing Saliba and Tomiyasu, Arsenal still has a strong squad that includes the likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Bukayo Saka, and Nicolas Pepe. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace will be looking to bounce back from their recent defeat to Tottenham Hotspur and secure a vital three points in their battle against relegation.
Overall, today’s match promises to be an exciting encounter between two talented teams. While Arsenal will be looking to extend their lead at the top of the table, Crystal Palace will be hoping to cause an upset and secure a much-needed victory.