Following a high-voltage EFL Cup quarterfinal clash, Crystal Palace and Arsenal will be in action again for the Premier League encounter.
The hosts would aim to take revenge for Carabao Cup elimination, while Arsenal will look to strengthen their position in the title race.
Oliver Glasner’s side had a five-game unbeaten run before going down at Emirates on Wednesday. Crystal Palace overcame Brighton 3-1 in the last game to improve in the table. However, they are just four points clear of the relegation zone.
Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta’s side enter the London Derby off the back booking their place in the semifinals of the EFL Cup, courtesy of Gabriel Jesus’ hat-trick.
The Gunners are six points behind the leaders, Liverpool, who also dropped four points in the last two. Arsenal have lost only two of their last 19 away games against Palace so they take the upper hand heading to Central London.
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.
Crystal Palace vs. Arsenal 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 Crystal Palace vs. Arsenal kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at Selhurst Park, in London, England and kicks off on Saturday, December 21 at 5:30 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Dec. 21 | 12:30 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Dec. 21 | 11:30 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Dec. 21 | 10:30 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Dec. 21 | 9:30 a.m. |
Crystal Palace vs. Arsenal lineups, team news
Crystal Palace have no fresh injury concerns but they will miss Daniel Munoz due to suspension as the Colombian picked up his fifth yellow card of the season.
Adam Wharton (groin), Matheus Franca (groin), Rob Holding (disciplinary), and Chadi Riad (fitness) are sidelined for the Eagles.
Despite earning a start in the EFL Cup clash, Caleb Kporha would make way for Nathaniel Clyne in the engine room.
Crystal Palace predicted XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): Henderson (GK) — Chalobah, Lacroix, Guehi — Clyne, Hughes, Doucoure, Mitchell— Sarr, Eze — Mateta.
Injured: Wharton, Franca, Holding, Riad
Suspended: Daniel Munoz
As for Arsenal, Declan Rice has made a fast recovery since a knock against Everton. The Englishman will make a return to the lineup.
The Gunners will miss the services of Ben White (knee), Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee), Oleksandr Zinchenko (muscle), and Riccardo Calafiori (knee).
Myles Lewis-Skelly who played for 21 minutes in the EFL Cup triumph, is likely to be promoted to the XI.
Arsenal predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Raya (GK) — Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly— Odegaard, Partey, Rice — Saka, Havertz, Martinelli.
Injured: White, Tomiyasu, Zinchenko
Suspended: None
Crystal Palace vs. Arsenal Prediction
Crystal Palace have the potential to break the deadlock of Arteta’s side but fatigue would also be a big issue going into London Derby. Arsenal starters are well-rested and likely to step up hard against the Eagles. We predict a hard-fought win for the Gunners.
- Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-2 Arsenal
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Saturday, December 21
- Aston Villa vs. Man City (7:30 a.m.)
- Brentford vs. Nottingham Forest (10:00 a.m.)
- Ipswich Town vs. Newcastle (10:00 a.m.)
- West Ham vs. Brighton (10:00 a.m.)
- Crystal Palace vs. Arsenal (12:30 p.m.)
Sunday, December 22
- Everton vs. Chelsea (9:00 a.m.)
- Fulham vs. Southampton (9:00 a.m.)
- Leicester vs. Wolves (9:00 a.m.)
- Man United vs. Bournemouth (9:00 a.m.)
- Tottenham vs. Liverpool (11:30 a.m.)
