Arsenal v Crystal Palace: match preview

Arsenal may be forgiven for feeling slightly smug after allowing Troy Deeney to self-destruct and then coolly brushing Napoli aside. Most importantly Unai Emery’s side secured consecutive away wins without conceding a goal. They return to the Emirates seeking an 11th successive home win, a single-season record if achieved. All Roy Hodgson has to do to stop them is watch how Watford dominated the midfield battle on Monday, despite being a man down and drill Luka Milivojevic and co accordingly. Easier said than done but Palace have the counterattacking flair to stun any side. Graham Searles

Sunday 4pm

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