Welcome to ExtraTips for Arsenal vs Crystal Palace: Premier League Preview & Prediction

This Sunday, Arsenal hosts Crystal Palace at the Emirates in a crucial Premier League clash kicking off at 14:00. Arsenal, unbeaten in their last five matches, sits 2nd with 67 points from 34 games, eyeing a strong finish. Crystal Palace holds 9th place with 45 points, and they’re unbeaten in five, making this a must-watch encounter.

Top odds favor Arsenal at 1.50 for a home win, the draw at 4.33, and Palace at 6.00. Arsenal has won 2, drawn 1, and lost 2 of the last 5 head-to-heads. Palace surprisingly took points at the Emirates with a 2-2 draw in April. At home, Arsenal collected 4 wins and 1 draw recently; Palace's last five away outings include 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss.

Key strengths for Arsenal: fast attacking play, home form, and set-pieces. Weaknesses include the rare defensive lapse and missed chances. Palace’s strengths are counter-attacks, midfield duels, and team spirit but they can struggle against high lines and leak goals late on.

Watch for possible injuries and squad rotations as both coaches prepare for a decisive fixture. As the top-four battle heats up, can Arsenal break Palace’s streak, or will Vieira’s side spring a surprise again?