Crystal Palace vs Arsenal news: Gunners look to cement fourth in London clash
The Gunners travel to Selhurst Park on Monday evening, knowing a win is crucial to their Champions League qualification hopes.
After opening the season miserably with three consecutive losses, Arsenal now find themselves challenging for the top four, and know their Champions League hopes still lie in their own hands.
With exactly 10 games remaining, Mikel Arteta's side hold the advantage over rivals Tottenham and Manchester United. What's more, the Gunners also boast games in hand.
However, Arsenal need to ensure they make the most of those games, with Crystal Palace first on the list. The Eagles currently sit in 12th and look mightily improved under new manager Patrick Vieira.
While they don't have too much to compete for in the remaining games, Vieira will be encouraging his side to break into the top 10 with a positive result on Monday evening.
When: Monday, April 4, 20:00 GMT
Where: Selhurst Park, London
Where to watch: Sky Sports
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Recent form
Even in their loss, Arsenal put on an impressive display, showing just how far they've progressed under Arteta who has his side playing expansive and free-flowing football.
Crystal Palace and Arsenal players in form
The 29-year-old is hitting form at just the right time, and despite only scoring nine in all competitions this season, he's still Palace's talisman up front.
Past meetings
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang opened the scoring early on, before Palace took a lead in the second half via Christian Benteke and Edouard. However, a last-gasp equaliser from Alexandre Lacazette ensured the points were shared.
Managers' thoughts
Predicted teams
Despite picking up an injury while away on international duty with Ivory Coast, Vieira spoke positively about Wilfried Zaha's chances of featuring on Monday.
Aaron Ramsdale could miss out, though, after suffering a muscular injury against Liverpool in March.
Crystal Palace vs Arsenal prediction
With four draws in their last five meetings, it'd be illogical to go against the trend for Monday's clash.