4 talking points ahead of Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

  • Gunners host Palace at Emirates Stadium
  • Rotation likely with Saka rested
  • Final London derby of season
Arsenal are aiming to delay Liverpool's title party
Arsenal are aiming to delay Liverpool's title party | Justin Setterfield/GettyImages
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4. Palace desperate for a win

Oliver Glasner
Oliver Glasner will want a strong finish to the season | Sebastian Frej/MB Media/GettyImages

Crystal Palace have suffered a setback in their hunt for a potential European finish in recent weeks, having failed to win their last three games.

The Eagles take on Aston Villa in the semi-finals of the FA Cup this weekend and if they were to go on and win the competition, it would mean qualification for the Europa League, but regardless they will still be wanting to finish the league in the highest position possible.

Oliver Glasner's side still have an outside chance to qualify for continental competition via the league and they will be wanting a strong finish to the season to keep those hopes alive. Palace could be looking to capitalise on facing a potentially weaker Arsenal side at the Emirates so the hosts must be wary of that.


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