Premier League: Crystal Palace vs. Arsenal Odds, Preview, and Picks (Dec 21)

• Arsenal have played out draws in their last two Premier League outings
• Crystal Palace have won two of their last three in the English top-flight

Arsenal will be aiming to get their Premier League title bid back on track this weekend when they travel to Selhurst Park. However, a testing fixture could be in store for Mikel Arteta’s side against a Crystal Palace side that have won two of their last three.

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How To Watch

• When: Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 12:30 PM ET
• Where: Selhurst Park, London, England
• How To Watch: NBC

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Odds

Match Result	Odds
Crystal Palace	+425
Draw	+300
Arsenal	-167

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Match Preview

Questions are beginning to be asked of Arsenal’s title credentials this season, as the Gunners come into the final round of matches before Christmas after drawing their last two.

That run of results mean that they sit third after 16 rounds of matches, and they are now six points adrift of Liverpool, having played a game more.

Creativity from open play has been a major issue for the Gunners throughout the season, as they have not netted from open play since the end of November. It was also evident last weekend as they struggled throughout a 0-0 draw against Everton.

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Meanwhile, things are beginning to look better for Crystal Palace at this stage of the season, as they have moved four points clear of the drop zone after winning two of their last three.

It is also worth noting that the Eagles have avoided defeat in each of their last five matches. Oliver Glasner would have been delighted with his team’s performance last weekend, as they ended a six-game winless run against Brighton after recording a 3-1 win on the road.

However, Arsenal hold an excellent record in this fixture after winning each of the last four head-to-head meetings. Palace’s only win in their last ten against the Gunners was achieved at Selhurst Park in April 2022.

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Crystal Palace vs. Arsenal Picks

Palace’s resurgent form and Arsenal’s struggles in front of goal should be taken into account ahead of this fixture on Saturday. Therefore, we wouldn’t be surprised to see a shock win for the home team.

Free Pick:

• Crystal Palace