Arsenal welcome Crystal Palace to the Emirates with top-four security in mind, even if the title’s out of reach.
After a ruthless 4-0 dismantling of Ipswich, Mikel Arteta’s side look sharp again, especially at home where they’ve made a habit of flexing against mid-table sides. The reverse fixture was a breeze for the Gunners, and they’ll back themselves to cruise again with Champions League football already banked.
Palace, meanwhile, are meandering through the back end of the season. A 5-0 humbling at Newcastle followed by a bore draw with Bournemouth tells the story—goals dry, confidence low. They’re sitting 12th and safe, but not much else. The Eagles haven’t exactly soared in this fixture either, and barring a surprise, Arsenal should have too much for them again.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: USA Network
Live stream: Fubo
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What time does Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at the Emirates in London, England and kicks off on Wednesday, April 23 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Wed, Apr. 23 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Wed, Apr. 23 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Wed, Apr. 23 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Wed, Apr. 23 | 12:00 p.m. |
Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace predicted lineups, team news
Bukayo Saka took a heavy knock in the last match but looks set to recover in time, although Mikel Arteta may opt for rotation with Champions League duties looming. Ethan Nwaneri and Miles Lewis-Skelly are both pushing for recalls, while Partey and Timber are expected to slot back in to reinforce the spine of the side. Arteta is likely to revert to a more familiar setup ahead of the PSG clash.
Injuries continue to pile up, with Jorginho, Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Magalhaes, and Tomiyasu all sidelined. Calafiori could return next week, but won’t feature here. Despite the absentees, Arsenal’s squad depth should see them through comfortably at home.
Arsenal predicted XI (4-3-3): Raya (GK) — Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly — Odegaard, Partey, Rice — Nwaneri, Merino, Trossard.
Injured: Jorginho, Havertz, Jesus, Magalhaes, Tomiyasu, Calafiori.
Suspended: None
Palace are down to the bare bones defensively after Chris Richards’s red card at the weekend. Glasner is expected to shuffle the deck with Clyne potentially stepping into the back three. Jefferson Lerma could fill in deeper but is also an option in midfield, especially with Wharton still being eased back from his own injury issues.
Palace’s injury list remains long-term but stable. Riad and Doucoure are both out for the season with knee problems. No fresh setbacks from the weekend offer some relief, but with depth thin and confidence shaky, it’s a tough task ahead at the Emirates.
Crystal Palace predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Henderson (GK) — Clyne, Lacroix, Guehi — Munoz, Lerma, Hughes, Mitchell — Eze, Sarr — Mateta.
Injured: Riad, Doucoure.
Suspended: Richards
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times in ET
Wednesday, April 23
- Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace (3:00 p.m.)
Saturday, April 26
- Chelsea vs. Everton (7:30 a.m.)
- Brighton & Hove Albion vs. West Ham United (10:00 a.m.)
- Newcastle United vs. Ipswich Town (10:00 a.m.)
- Southampton vs. Fulham (10:00 a.m.)
- Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Leicester City (10:00 a.m.)
Sunday, April 27
- AFC Bournemouth vs. Manchester United (9:00 a.m.)
- Liverpool vs. Tottenham Hotspur (11:30 a.m.)
