Arsenal fans have told boss Mikel Arteta his side 'must win' against Crystal Palace on Monday night after Eagles star Wilfried Zaha was left out of their opponents' starting XI.
Palace visit the Emirates Stadium knowing a win will lift them above their opponents, although they will have to do so without their star man Zaha, who didn't even make the substitutes bench.
The news has given a huge lift to Arsenal fans, who are now demanding their side win the encounter.
Rumours had circulated just minutes before the teamsheets were officially revealed, with @adrianjclarke tweeting: "No Zaha for Palace. Very attack minded Arsenal starting XI incoming..."
The news sent Arsenal Twitter into a frenzy, with fans demanding a win.
@rahimstwitta said: "No Zaha…got to win."
@now_arsenaI said: "Zaha got scared of the Tomiyasu test I’m hearing…"
@Santi_Classorla said: "If Zaha doesn’t start then it’s a huge plus for us."
@Darren_Cam19 said: "No Zaha tonight = Arsenal win."
@J_Wat17 said: "No Zaha for Crystal Palace. He saw Tomiyasu was starting and went home."
The Gunners go into the game in fine form after winning four of their last five matches across all competitions, including the last three at the Emirates Stadium.
Palace have drawn their last two outings, against Leicester City and Brighton.
The Arsenal starting XI for their match against Crystal Palace: Ramsdale; Tomiyasu, White, Gabriel, Tierney; Partey, Odegaard, Smith Rowe; Saka, Aubameyang, Pepe.
Crystal Palace starting XI: Guaita; Ward, Guehi, Anderson Mitchell; Milivojevic, McArthur, Gallagher; Ayew, Benteke, Edouard.
