3 talking points ahead of Crystal Palace vs Arsenal

  • Gunners travel to face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park
  • One player should be a definite starter
  • Palace will be out for instant revenge
The two sides meet for the second time in four days
The two sides meet for the second time in four days | Sebastian Frej/MB Media/GettyImages
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2. Improving league form

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Arsenal were frustrated last time out in the league | Alex Pantling/GettyImages

A few weeks ago, Arsenal had completely reignited their hopes of winning the Premier League title with a series of dominant victories on the domestic front. However, two consecutive draws with Fulham and Everton respectively have seen the Gunners fall to third place, six points behind Liverpool with an extra game played.

As fans and the media have insisted, Arsenal's title chances are not quite over yet, especially considering we are yet to reach the halfway point of the season, but they are decreasing more and more.

A third successive draw could very well condemn the Gunners to another season without a title so it is imperative they improve their league form against Palace. A win is very crucial at Selhurst Park is crucial for Arsenal on Saturday.

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