The Gunners are in solid form, currently sitting three points clear atop the table after edging past Fulham last weekend, and a comprehensive midweek defeat of Atletico Madrid will have the squad in high spirits ahead of a return to domestic action.
It was a formidable team performance, and one befitting of champions. Viktor Gyokeres ended his goal drought on the night, bagging a sorely-needed brace in the second half to cap the occasion.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace is scheduled for a 2pm GMT kick-off on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
Where to watch Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting at 12.30pm GMT ahead of a 2pm kick-off.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Simon Collings at the ground.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace team news
Arsenal are still somewhat shorthanded, with Martin Odegaard, Noni Madueke, Kai Havertz, and Gabriel Jesus all sidelined.
Arteta is expected to name another strong lineup for this match before rotating into next week’s Carabao Cup meeting with Brighton.
Gabriel Martinelli is in fine form, having scored three in his last five appearances, and will expect to start again. So too will Viktor Gyokeres, who will hope for the goalscoring floodgates to open after breaking his duck against Atletico.
Back to his best: Viktor Gyokeres
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Crystal Palace, meanwhile, have Chadi Riad, Cheick Doucoure and Caleb Kporha ruled out through injury.
Oliver Glasner may be forced to shuffle the pack as he faces a tight turnaround between Thursday’s meeting with Larnaca and Sunday’s trip across the Thames. He will be grateful, though, to have come through that match with no new fitness concerns.
Adam Wharton and Daichi Kamada played just 20 minutes on Thursday, and will likely be in line for a start at the Emirates, while Eddie Nketiah completed a half-hour cameo.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace prediction
Mikel Arteta has the Gunners in formidable shape, and, after watching them dismantle Atletico in midweek, few pundits would put their money on a Palace upset.
Now Gyokeres has rediscovered his shooting boots, it is incredibly difficult to find a weakness in the side.
Make no mistake, Palace are a strong side, but they will have their work cut out for them at the Emirates.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Crystal Palace have not won at the Emirates since April 2019, when Christian Benteke, Wilfried Zaha and James McArthur all scored in a 3-2 win.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace match odds
Crystal Palace to win: 13/2
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
