In the live stream of Arsenal vs Crystal Palace, the Gunners are fervently seeking a return to goal-scoring prowess and their first Premier League victory since mid-December. This desire for success looms large as they host the similarly struggling Eagles at the Emirates today.
Life seemed promising for Arsenal when they took an early lead against Liverpool with a fourth-minute Gabriel goal on December 23rd. However, a counterpunch from Mo Salah and only one goal since then have left the Gunners five points adrift from the summit they once occupied, and they are now out of the FA Cup. Kai Havertz has faced notable criticism, making a victory imperative for Arsenal.
Crystal Palace is also grappling with a lack of fluidity in their performance. Despite a decent start to the 2023/24 season, the Eagles have slipped to 14th place, just five points clear of the relegation zone. Roy Hodgson faced jeers from sections of the traveling support after their midweek FA Cup elimination to Everton. As the Premier League’s oldest manager, Hodgson must instill the kind of recovery he orchestrated almost a year ago when he took over from Patrick Vieira.
