Gabriel Martinelli 90
, 90+5′
TEAM STATS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Shots | 12 |
| 6 | Shots on target | 5 |
| 61% | Possession | 39% |
| 559 | Passes | 360 |
| 86% | Pass accuracy | 78% |
| 8 | Fouls | 12 |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 5 | Offsides | 2 |
| 6 | Corners | 7 |
In recent clashes between Arsenal and Crystal Palace, Arsenal has reversed a trend with three consecutive wins after a stretch of struggles against the Eagles. Crystal Palace’s away record against Arsenal hasn’t been promising, winning just one of their last 12 games at the Emirates Stadium.
Notably, Palace’s performance in London derbies this season has been lackluster, gathering only six points, the lowest among Premier League teams. Their struggles extend away from home, with only one win in their last 17 matches against fellow London clubs.
Arsenal, on the other hand, faces a challenging period, having lost their last two London derbies and securing only four points from their last 15 available in the Premier League. The Gunners haven’t experienced three consecutive London derby losses since March 1993.
Crystal Palace enters this match with momentum, having defeated Brentford 3-1, aiming to secure consecutive Premier League victories for the first time since April 2023. In contrast, Arsenal seeks to break a losing streak that includes three consecutive defeats in all competitions.
In terms of late-game dynamics, Arsenal has been potent in the final 15 minutes, scoring 11 goals – a tally surpassed only by Liverpool and Luton. However, Palace has struggled defensively in the same timeframe, conceding 11 goals, second only to Sheffield United, with 38% of their goals against coming late in matches.
Bukayo Saka, a key player for Arsenal, has an impressive record in London derbies, being involved in 15 goals in his last 18 such matches. His impact was evident in Arsenal’s 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace in their previous encounter.
Eberechi Eze marks his 100th Premier League appearance in this match, becoming the 19th Crystal Palace player to achieve this milestone. At 25 years and 205 days, he stands as the third youngest among the Eagles to reach this feat, following Tyrick Mitchell and Wilfried Zaha.
As the teams face off at the Emirates Stadium, the stakes are high for both Arsenal, aiming to break their recent struggles, and Crystal Palace, looking to build on their recent success. The match promises intriguing dynamics with Saka’s influence, Eze’s milestone, and the contrasting late-game statistics for both teams. Football enthusiasts can delve into the comprehensive Opta match center for in-depth analysis, including team and player stats, expected goals data, passing networks, and more.