Arsenal’s Predicted Starting XI to Face Crystal Palace

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Alexis

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Seriously though, how awesome is it to have these two opposite each other? Both have immense talent and insane abilities to dissect defenses and create for themselves. We saw it from the Ox against Chelsea and we have seen it from Alexis since he arrived.

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Since Alexis was able to feature as a sub against West Ham, he has to be given the start against Crystal Palace. No one wants to help Arsenal recover from their loss more than Alexis, who was unable to do much himself in the match. The only concern may become if he tries to do too much.

The Ox was another one of the few bright spots against West Ham. He is turning into a prolific winger that could rival Alexis in due time. He brings width to the pitch, physicality to the box and speed on the wings. All three of those things are going to be needed against a very stingy Palace.

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