"Arsenal's dominance from set pieces has been a major storyline this season. Leandro Trossard's goal from a corner sealed a 1-0 win over Fulham last weekend - the Gunners' 10th set-piece goal in just eight league matches, the fastest any side has reached double figures in Premier League history. Arteta's side could also equal a defensive record this weekend, if Palace fail to register a shot on target, Arsenal would become just the second team in Premier League history to go three consecutive games"
"Palace, meanwhile, were involved in a wild 3-3 draw with Bournemouth last time out, rescued by Jean-Philippe Mateta's 97th-minute penalty. The French striker, who hit a hat-trick that day, became only the third Frenchman after Thierry Henry and Nicolas Anelka to score multiple Premier League hat-tricks. However, Glasner's side have since suffered back-to-back defeats, including a shock 1-0 loss to AEK Larnaca in midweek."
"Arsenal have a few defensive concerns. Gabriel Magalhaes picked up a thigh issue against Atletico Madrid and may miss out, paving the way for Cristhian Mosquera to step in. Riccardo Calafiori should also return to the starting XI, while Piero Hincapié remains short of minutes.Further up the pitch, Kai Havertz, Martin Odegaard, and Noni Madueke are all expected to remain sidelined until after the international break, while Gabriel Jesus continues his recovery from an ACL injury."
Arsenal lead the Premier League and enter the Emirates on a six-match winning streak across competitions, excelling particularly from set pieces with ten goals from corners in eight league matches. Defensive form is strong, with a potential record if Palace register no shot on target. Crystal Palace showed attacking promise in a 3-3 draw thanks to Jean-Philippe Mateta's late penalty and hat-trick but have since suffered back-to-back defeats, including a surprise loss in Europe. Arsenal face several absences and defensive doubts, while Palace remain missing multiple players and plan a defensive change after a costly midweek error.
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