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Arsenal news: Boss speaks out over future of Gunners' target as latest fixture change confirmed

It is matchday for Arsenal today (Sunday) as attention turns back to the Premier League and the battle to finish in the top four after the performance against Napoli in Europe.

Just three days on from Arsenal sealing a place in the Europa League semi-final, it is back to business domestically for the Gunners as Crystal Palace travel to the Emirates Stadium this afternoon.

Arsenal will be looking to continue their impressive home form against the Eagles, who have picked up more points away from home than at Selhurst Park this season.

And ahead of the game, we have compiled the latest Arsenal news for you below:

Burnley boss speaks out over Arsenal interest in teenage star

One of the standout players of Burnley's revival in 2019 has been teenager Dwight McNeil.

The 19-year-old has impressed at Turf Moor as Sean Dyche's side have moved clear of the relegation zone in recent weeks, with the teenager attracting interest from Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool, Everton and Newcastle following a breakthrough season in the Premier League.

But amid the latest reports over his future, Dyche has told the Burnley Express that he has no idea what the club would ask for if they were to sell him.

"It's a strange one, regarding his worth; I look at some of the figures bandied about for some of these young players and I don't know what you put on him.

"His worth to the team I'm more interested in, and that's the way he's delivering performances."

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Fixture change

As a result of Arsenal's progression to the semi-finals of the Europa League, there is now a new date for the Gunners' game against Brighton & Hove Albion.

The game, which is Arsenal's penultimate Premier League fixture of the season, was originally due to take place on Saturday, May 4, but it has now been switched to Sunday, May 5, with the game now kicking off at 4.30pm.

The match, which will be Arsenal's final home game at the Emirates Stadium in the top flight this season, will be shown live on Sky Sports.

Predicted Arsenal XI

The Gunners have a few injury worries ahead of the game and will have to manage their squad carefully over the next few weeks amid a busy schedule.

Aaron Ramsey of course was forced from the field in Naples with a hamstring injury, something the Welshman has a history of, though Unai Emery has hinted that he could play again before the season ends.

Aaron Ramsey receives treatment before being forced off. (Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Another injury doubt is Lucas Torreira, who appeared to suffer a further flare-up of the groin pain that has been dogging him over the past week, though he managed to stay on the field until the end of the quarter-final second leg with Emery having already made his three substitutions.

Denis Suarez is unlikely to be able to boost Emery's options as he continues to struggle with a groin injury, although he has found his opportunities limited at Arsenal and looks set to return to Barcelona once his loan spell ends.

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Granit Xhaka has also emerged as a doubt after suffering an injury to his hip, which will be assessed ahead of the game.

Here is who James Benge expects to start against Crystal Palace below.

Probable Arsenal XI: Leno; Mustafi, Mavropanos, Koscielny, Kolasinac; Torreira, Guendouzi; Mkhitaryan, Ozil, Iwobi; Lacazette

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