Arsenal will be looking for back-to-back wins over Crystal Palace when the two teams meet in the Premier League on Saturday.
The Gunners beat their opponents in south London In the Carabao Cup quarter-final on Wednesday night, with Gabriel Jesus emphatically back on the scoresheet with a hat-trick that demolished the Eagles.
Arsenal The team will seek to repeat its victory on Saturday after two consecutive draws in the Premier League. Mikel Arteta's men have been beaten in battles with Fulham and Everton, and are struggling to find their stride in the final third.
Aside from injuries to the full-back, Arsenal should be able to field an almost all-round starting XI at Selhurst Park, with Arteta keen to avoid further disappointment against an improving Palace.
Here's how the Gunners could line up on Saturday.
Goalkeeper: David Raya – The Arsenal goalkeeper was unable to do anything to deny his former teammate Eddie Nketiah midweek, nor was he able to prevent Jean-Philippe Mateta from firing. castle before. He will be hoping for more protection from his defense at the weekend.
Right-back: Thomas Partey – Partey has been a difficult option at right-back as he fills in for the injured Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu. What he lacks in attacking threat, he usually makes up for in defensive work rate – something that could be key against Ebereche Eze.
Centre-back: William Saliba – The Frenchman will enjoy a physical duel with Mateta at Selhurst Park and you would be brave to bet against the imposing defender who will come out on top.
Center back: Gabriel – Arsenal felt Gabriel's absence against Palace in midweek, as Jacob Kuyor gave a bad impression of his Brazilian colleague. Handling the powerful Mateta is often a two-man job.
LB: Gurian Timber – Temper was used at centre-back and right-back on Wednesday and could be deployed at left-back on Saturday. The multi-talented Dutchman rarely makes a mistake, regardless of his position.
Midfielder: Martin Odegaard – The captain made a huge impact from the bench in midweek His creativity will be key to Arsenal ending a two-match winless run in the Premier League.
CM: Mikel Merino – Partey's reappointment has seen Merino earn plenty of minutes in recent weeks. The Spaniard has started four of the last seven matches and could feature in the starting line-up again in south London.
CM: Declan Rice – Rice should be available at the weekend despite a minor injury that sidelined him in midweek. The midfielder provides essential balance in the engine room and is likely to be involved in a box-to-box role.
RW: Bukayo Saka – The Arsenal star is without a goal in three matches Premier League Appearances after his team's offensive struggles. Like Odegaard, the explosive winger will be key to unlocking Palace's back five.
ST: Kai Havertz – Gabriel Jesus' hat-trick shouldn't bother Havertz's place in the starting lineup, even if the German has also missed in his last three league games. The former Chelsea man's movement could be pivotal in extending Palace's three centre-halves.
Left wing: Gabriel Martinelli – Martinelli has had midweek off and should be well rested for the trip to Selhurst Park. He scored two late goals in a 5-0 win over the Eagles last season, taking his tally to five from eight against them.