Crystal Palace and Arsenal are set to face each other in the Premier League 2022/23 season opener and we have all the information you need to know ahead of kick-off.

Both sides will be raring to go following the summer break which included some good pre-season victories for both Arsenal and Palace.

This fixture is a big one and both sides will be massively up for the game due to it being a London derby and because it is the first game of the new season.

Millions across the planet will be tuning into this first game of the new Premier League season and we are sure it will be a mouth-watering prospect.

Here is everything you need to know about Crystal Palace vs Arsenal:

Date

Crystal Palace vs Arsenal will take place on Friday 5th August 2022 at Selhurst Park. The match will kick off at 8:00 PM UK time/BST.

How To Watch

Football fans in England who cannot attend the game will be over the moon to hear that the Eagles vs the Gunners will be televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage will start at 6:30 PM BST.

Live Stream

If you are looking to live stream the Premier League match featuring Patrick Vieira against Mikel Arteta in the dugouts, you can do so via the Sky Sports streaming service or with your NOW TV subscription. A day pass is available for £9.99.

You need to have an account or a day pass to access the live stream, so make sure you have everything you need prior to kick-off.

Martin Odegaard of Arsenal celebrates with teammates Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko after scoring their side's second goal during the Florida Cup match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Camping World Stadium on July 23, 2022 in Orlando, Florida.

Team News

It looks like Arsenal could have some big players missing as they will be without Takehiro Tomiyasu, Emilie Smith-Rowe, Fabio Vieira and Kieran Tierney are all doubts due to injury.

Meanwhile, Crystal Palace will be without new signing Sam Johnstone, as well as Jack Butland, Michael Olise and James McArthur.

Predicted Crystal Palace XI: Guaita; Clyne, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell; Doucoure, Schlupp, Eze; Ayew, Mateta, Zaha

Predicted Arsenal XI: Ramsdale; White, Gabriel, Salbia; Saka, Xhaka, Elneny, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Martinelli, Jesus

Head to Head

This upcoming match will be the 27th in the Premier League between the two sides. Arsenal has won 14, and Palace has won four. There have been eight draws between the two sides historically.

Last five meetings in all competitions:

  • 11th January 2020: Crystal Palace 1-1 Arsenal
  • 14th January 2021: Arsenal 0-0 Crystal Palace
  • 19th May 2021: Crystal Palace 1-3 Arsenal
  • 18th October 2021: Arsenal 2-2 Crystal Palace
  • 4th April 2022: Crystal Palace 3-0 Arsenal
Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the Pre-Season Friendly Match between Queens Park Rangers and Crystal Palace at Loftus Road on July 23, 2022 in London, England.

Odds

The betting markets have Arsenal as the favourites, and understandably so.

  • Crystal Palace to win: 7/2
  • Draw: 13/5
  • Arsenal to win: 8/11

Prediction

Both sides are coming off the back of big wins in their last pre-season games so confidence will be high. There will be a lot of pressure on the Gunners in this match and with it being an away fixture it will not be easy. With this in mind, we are predicting a score draw.

It is great to see the Premier League return, and we are sure that there will be a lot of twists and turns along the way.

Prediction: Crystal Palace 2-2 Arsenal

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