PL: Arsenal vs Crystal Palace | Thursday 14th January | KO:20:00 | Sky Sports

[OnlyOne]

We should absolutely be making this 4 in a row in the league. Palace ain't that good at all and so long as Mustafi is far away we may be alright here. I think the team pretty much picks itself now, only change you make really is Gabriel in for Mari but don't think Arteta will do that however you never know.

Leno, Bellerin, Holding, Gabriel, Tierney, Xhaka, Ceballos, ESR, Auba, Laca, Saka.

2-0 Arsenal.

 

[Riou]

Probably gonna be the right team, but I hate how slow we are with Xhaka and Ceballos in the middle, thank God Partey will be back starting soon.

Hadn't beaten Liverpool since Big Wengz was here...Arteta beats Liverpool.

Hadn't beaten City since Big Wengz was here...Arteta beats City.

Hadn't beaten Wolves since Big Wengz was here...Arteta beats Wolves.

Haven't beaten Palace since Big Wengz was here...you know the rest.

 

[Gooner416]

Zaha will score.

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

Crystal palace gave us too much trouble lately last season they came back from losing positions to good draws. The Eze Zaha will be worrying on counter but i expect to dominate and win the game. Partey Gabriel will back to straight starting line up I'm happy having Partey back our midfield will be more better strong

Leno
Bellerin Holding Gabriel Tierney
Xhaka Partey
Saka ESR Auba
Laca

 

[Jack_the_boy]

Tough game. Palace have some big and powerful players and they always make things difficult for us. Winning this will be confirmation of our upturn.

Worried that some players are playing too much, like Tierney.

 

[sdotzdot]

Need to play the munchkins around Laca.

Would like Partey straight back in as he’s been fit and training for a while now so no excuse not to.

Gabriel also stays on the bench - do not mess with a back 4 that has been solid and consistent - let them keep their groove.

 

[Jack_the_boy]

Partey’s been out for a while now. I’d start Xhaka and Ceballos, bring Partey on from the bench.

 

[254Giant]

Zaha and Eze could be our boogiemen in this one. Let's hope ESR, Saka, Tierney and Laca are sharp and our defence keeps being decent as it's been lately.

 

[Taneruit]

Leno
Bellerin-Holding-Mari-Tierney
Partey-Xhaka
Saka-ESR-Auba
Laca

Wouldn't have thought I'm keeping Gabriel out, but Mari's been class. Good feeling to have 2 very decent options for left footed center back.

 

[AfcDaniel20]

This is a must-win if we want to make a push for top 6.

We need this line-up or else its gonna be difficult:

Leno
Bellerin Holding Mari Tierney
Elneny Xhaka
Saka ESR Martinelli (or Auba if Gabi is injured)
Lacazette

Mari cant be dropped. Not after winning 4 in a row. He does make some mistakes sometimes but he, it seems to me, is much quicker with the ball than Gabriel. If we want to do that playing from the back i like Mari a lot better than Gabriel.

I dont think Partey should start. Let him get like 30 minutes of the bench first.

 

[AberGooner]

Another must win game to keep the momentum going.

 

[Mitch]

Tierney had his way with opposition RBs of late and it will be interesting to if he can do the same to Ward. Ward has been one of best RBs defensively in the league for the past deacade and very underrated.

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

Not sure if he'll start him. But if he ready then start him

 

[boonthegoon]

Partey should be back

Leno
Bellerin holding Gabriel Tierney
Partey Xhaka
Saka ESR Auba
Laca

Harsh on mari but will need Gabriel pace to counter zaha if zaha plays through the middle.

 

[Tourbillion]

This will be a real slog. Very difficult fixture for us unfortunately.

Wish we could rest Tierney.

 

[Riou]

...game winning moments, it's what the big players do

 

[DanDare]

This is actually the game I'd rest Tierney in and play AMN for his winger pocketing ability

Tierney in dire need of a break

 

[HairSprayGooners]

Even before the red card Gabriel was being far too rash for my liking. I want stability in the back four.

Leno
Bellerin - Holding - Mari - Tierney
Partey - Xhaka
Saka - ESR - Auba
Laca
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Feel like he will put Gabs in for Mari though. Rest Tierney on Monday against Newcastle.

 

[Blood on the Tracks]

Mari, Holding and Gabriel all in good form. Luiz is steady. Nice selection issue for Arteta to have at CB.

For me Gabriel and Holding are our best partnership, so I'd stick with that. Though it is a little harsh on Mari admittedly.

 

[freeglennhelder2]

Why is Zaha so angry for so much of the time?