Crystal Palace vs Arsenal: Match Preview - Kick Off Time, Team News, Predicted Starting XI - 05 Aug, 2022

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• New signing Sam Johnstone nursing a quadriceps injury and set to miss the opening day match against Arsenal, while Jack Butland is out with a broken hand.
• James McArthur and Michael Olise are expected to miss out the match against Arsenal with groin and ankle injuries respectively.
• James Tomkins is also sidelined by a muscular problem.
  

• Fabio Vieira, Kieran Tierney and Takehiro Tomiyasu have all been dealing with minor issues in pre-season but could make the squad either way for the match against Crystal Palace.
• Jesus and Zinchenko are primed to feature in the starting XI.
• William Saliba could be in line for his debut.
• Arsenal's new captain Martin Odegaard will start in his number 10.

Head to Head (h2h)

• Last meeting: Crystal Palace 3-0 Arsenal (Apr 2022)