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The Premier League weekend rounds off tonight as Arsenal make the short journey across the capital for a London derby with Crystal Palace. Both sides won their opening match of the campaign and know how big all three points in this clash could be for their season.
Palace and manager Roy Hodgson, still glowing after securing Michael Olise’s future, are out to end a run of one win in eight games against the Gunners, having been comfortably beaten twice in this fixture last season. The Eagles are still without new signing Matheus Franca and have named an unchanged team.
Mikel Arteta has Oleksandr Zinchenko back on the bench today as Arsenal begin life without injured new signing Jurrien Timber. The visitors will likely deem a win essential if they are to challenge for the title once again. Follow Crystal Palace vs Arsenal LIVE via Standard Sport’s matchday blog, featuring expert analysis from Malik Ouzia at the ground!
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Crystal Palace 0-0 Arsenal | 36 mins
Jordan Ayew makes a burst forward but William Saliba shuts him down in the box with a perfect tackle. No margin for error, there.
Crystal Palace 0-0 Arsenal | 35 mins
A row of Crystal Palace greats in the executive box alongside Steve Parish… Mark Bright, Gareth Southgate and Alan Pardew all sat together.
Not seen old Pards in the Prem for a while, have we?
Crystal Palace 0-0 Arsenal | 33 mins
Roy Hodgson not looking best pleased as he delivers instructions from the touchline. That chance was a poor one for Palace to concede.
Arsenal are amidst their longest period of sustained pressure but a careless offside by Martin Odegaard may put a halt to that.
Highlights: Eddie Nketiah comes so close to an opener
Crystal Palace 0-0 Arsenal | 29 mins
OFF THE POST!
Eddie Nketiah breaks from a loose ball and turns Joachim Andersen brilliantly, going across the goalkeeper with his left foot… and off the outside of the post.
So close for Arsenal!
Malik Ouzia at Selhurst Park
Not sure why Nketiah went down there. Never enough contact for a penalty but he was away from Ward.
Crystal Palace 0-0 Arsenal | 27 mins
No penalty for Arsenal as Eddie Nketiah flops under pressure from Joel Ward.
Palace clear but concede a foul on Kai Havertz, Jordan Ayew booked.
Malik Ouzia at Selhurst Park
All very hesitant from Arsenal at the moment, players taking an extra touch than needed to get the ball out of their feet. They’re bossing possession, but Palace look more decisive on the occasions when they do break out.
Crystal Palace 0-0 Arsenal | 24 mins
Some steady Arsenal possession in and around the final third but Palace look organised while the visitors just don’t have the zip and control to make their swift passing moves work.
Crystal Palace 0-0 Arsenal | 21 mins
Eberechi Eze then Cheick Doucoure strike from range, the first hitting a defender before the second curls wide of Arsenal’s goal.
There’s clearly goals in this game, both sides look capable.
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