Crystal Palace vs Arsenal predictions and odds: London is on the rise

The defending runner-up Arsenal significantly increased the quality of the squad in the summer transfer window of 2023 and they are confident to change the color of the medal in the 2023/24 Premier League.

In fact, Arteta's teachers and students had a relatively smooth start when they defeated Man City in the English Super Cup and then overcame Nottingham in the opening match of the 2023/24 Premier League.

However, for many fans, the Gunners' achievement is not really convincing. Remember, they need luck to be able to overcome Man City on penalties.

After that, the Emirates Stadium team had to work very hard to beat Nottingham (the team that was almost relegated last season) with a minimum score of 2-1, despite playing at home.

Back in the second round, Arsenal will have a trip to the yard of the neighboring team Crystal Palace and it is likely that this will be the match they lose points. Remember, Crystal Palace is in good form when they beat Sheffield United in the first round of the Premier League.

More broadly, the Eagles have lost 3 times with a minimum difference in the last 11 matches and Crystal Palace with a handicap of one draw will be a safe choice against Arsenal.

- Crystal Palace: Hughes, Matheus Franca, Olise are injured.

Arsenal: Elneny, Gabriel Jesus, Timber injuries.

- Crystal Palace: Johnstone; Ward, Anderson, Guehi, Mitchell; Lerma, Doucoure; Ayew, Eze, Schlupp; Edouard.

- Arsenal: Ramsdale; Partey, White, Saliba, Tomiyasu; Odegaard, Rice, Havertz; Saka, Nketiah, Martinelli.