Arsenal vs Crystal Palace: Prediction, kick-off time,…

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Arsenal will look to consolidate their status as Premier League leaders with a derby win over Crystal Palace on Sunday.

The Gunners are in solid form, currently sitting three points clear atop the table after edging past Fulham last weekend, and a comprehensive midweek defeat of Atletico Madrid will have the squad in high spirits ahead of a return to domestic action.

It was a formidable team performance, and one befitting of champions. Viktor Gyokeres ended his goal drought on the night, bagging a sorely-needed brace in the second half to cap the occasion.

Palace are in dire need of a positive result after their first major European fixture at Selhurst Park ended in shock defeat at the hands of Cypriot side Larnaca on Thursday night.

Oliver Glasner bemoaned his side’s toothlessness after they mustered just one shot on target in the tie. He could be in for further frustration at the Emirates, though, given the Gunners boast the best defensive record in the League.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace is scheduled for a 2pm GMT kick-off on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

The match will take place at the Emirates Stadium in north London.

Where to watch Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting at 12.30pm GMT ahead of a 2pm kick-off.

Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app and website.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Simon Collings at the ground.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace team news

Arsenal are still somewhat shorthanded, with Martin Odegaard, Noni Madueke, Kai Havertz, and Gabriel Jesus all sidelined.

Arteta is expected to name another strong lineup for this match before rotating into next week’s Carabao Cup meeting with Brighton.

Gabriel Martinelli is in fine form, having scored three in his last five appearances, and will expect to start again. So too will Viktor Gyokeres, who will hope for the goalscoring floodgates to open after breaking his duck against Atletico.

Back to his best: Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Crystal Palace, meanwhile, have Chadi Riad, Cheick Doucoure and Caleb Kporha ruled out through injury.

Oliver Glasner may be forced to shuffle the pack as he faces a tight turnaround between Thursday’s meeting with Larnaca and Sunday’s trip across the Thames. He will be grateful, though, to have come through that match with no new fitness concerns.

Adam Wharton and Daichi Kamada played just 20 minutes on Thursday, and will likely be in line for a start at the Emirates, while Eddie Nketiah completed a half-hour cameo.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace prediction

Mikel Arteta has the Gunners in formidable shape, and, after watching them dismantle Atletico in midweek, few pundits would put their money on a Palace upset.

Now Gyokeres has rediscovered his shooting boots, it is incredibly difficult to find a weakness in the side.

Make no mistake, Palace are a strong side, but they will have their work cut out for them at the Emirates.

Arsenal to win, 3-1.