Arsenal host Crystal Palace at the Emirates in a top-of-the-table clash that nobody predicted at the start of the season.
Palace are the surprise side of the first quarter of the Premier League season, along with Sunderland. Oliver Glasner’s side were holding second in the table for a while and were the last unbeaten side in the PL until falling to Everton at the start of the month.
Arsenal are top but Manchester City are right on their heels, as are a handful of other teams in the chasing pack. It’s still early in the season, so the table has yet to thin out.
The Gunners could help do that by continuing to win matches. Glasner, who led Palace to an FA cup triumph in the spring, has made his side difficult to beat.
Arsenal need a win to stay on top of the Premier League table.
Author summary: Arsenal face a tough test against Crystal Palace.