Arsenal have reached the point where they need a near-miracle for a title win and it feels like the imperative now is to button down a Champions League finish and, ideally, reel in Tottenham Hotspur. Their run-in looks favourable and they do have a cushion over fifth-placed Manchester United. Arsène Wenger merely wants victories over teams that Arsenal should be beating, and prayers to be answered. Crystal Palace have an FA Cup semi-final next Sunday. Has this been mentioned at all? David Hytner
Kick-off Sunday 4pm
Venue Emirates Stadium
Last season Arsenal 2 C Palace 1
Live Sky Sports 1
Referee Roger East
This season G21, Y60, R0, 2.85 cards per game
Odds H 4-11 A 19-2 D 23-5
Arsenal
Subs from Ospina, Macey, Chambers, Gibbs, Gabriel, Flamini, Ramsey, Reine-Adelaide, Campbell, Walcott, Giroud
Doubtful None
Injured Wilshere (fitness, 23 Apr), Cazorla (knee, 30 Apr), Rosicky (fitness, 23 Apr), Oxlade-Chamberlain (knee, 30 Apr)
Suspended None
Form LLDWWD
Discipline Y35 R4
Leading scorer Giroud 12
Crystal Palace
Subs from Speroni, McCarthy, Kelly, Mariappa, Hangeland, Ledley, Mutch, Lee, Zaha, McArthur, Campbell, Wickham, Chamakh
Doubtful McArthur (fitness), Hangeland (calf), Zaha (shoulder)
Injured Appiah (knee, Aug), Gayle (thigh, 20 Apr), Chamakh (groin, Aug).
Suspended None
Form DLLDWD
Discipline Y52 R2
Leading scorers Cabaye, Dann, Wickham 5
