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Arsenal will face Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, and with an opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table, Mikel Arteta will have some decisions to make regarding his team selection. Despite their Europa League exit, the Gunners must remain focused if they are to secure all three points against the Eagles.
The injury news is a mixed bag for Arsenal, as Takehiro Tomiyasu is expected to be unavailable, while William Saliba is being evaluated due to a back problem. Additionally, with many of the regulars having played a grueling 120 minutes on Thursday, fatigue could also be a factor for Arteta’s decision.
Considering these factors, football.london’s Arsenal writers Kaya Kaynak and Tashan Deniran-Alleyne have suggested their respective starting line-ups for the encounter:
Kaya Kaynak’s Arsenal line-up:
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Ramsdale; Chambers, Holding, Gabriel, Tierney; Partey, Xhaka; Saka, Odegaard, Smith Rowe; Aubameyang
Substitutes: Leno, Mari, Cedric, Elneny, Willock, Martinelli, Lacazette
Explanation: With Tomiyasu out and Saliba doubtful, Kaynak has opted to bring Chambers into the team at right-back. The backline will be completed by Holding, Gabriel, and Tierney, with Partey and Xhaka in midfield. Saka, Odegaard, and Smith Rowe will play in attacking midfield, with Aubameyang leading the line.
Tashan Deniran-Alleyne’s Arsenal line-up:
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Ramsdale; Cedric, Holding, Gabriel, Tierney; Partey, Elneny; Pepe, Odegaard, Smith Rowe; Jesus
Substitutes: Leno, Mari, Chambers, Xhaka, Saka, Martinelli, Aubameyang
Explanation: With Tomiyasu out and Saliba doubtful, Deniran-Alleyne has chosen Cedric to replace the former at right-back. The backline will be completed by Holding, Gabriel, and Tierney, with Partey and Elneny in midfield. Pepe, Odegaard, and Smith Rowe will play in attacking midfield, with Jesus leading the line instead of Aubameyang.
