We simulated Arsenal vs Crystal Palace to get a score prediction for Premier League clash

After almost two weeks off, Arsenal will be looking to put an end to their losing streak and pick up an important three points when they face Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Arsenal have gone through a rough run of form in recent weeks, with the Gunners having won just one of their last seven games in all competitions. A 2-0 defeat to Liverpool knocked Arsenal out of the FA Cup in their last outing, but after 13 days without a game, Mikel Arteta will be hoping his side is refreshed for Saturday's clash against fellow Londoners Crystal Palace.

Saturday's clash will be the Gunners' first Premier League game in 2024, with Arsenal falling to a 2-1 defeat to Fulham on New Year's Eve in their last league game. Arteta's side picked up a 1-0 win over Palace in the last meeting, with Martin Odegaard scoring the only goal of the game at Selhurst Park.

So, can Arsenal close the gap between themselves and first place to just two points on Saturday? Let's take a look.

To complete this simulation, we used EA FC 24 and updated the squads with the latest injuries and suspensions.

We predict that the Gunners could set up in a 4-3-3 formation, with their line-up as follows: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior; Rice, Odegaard, Smith Rowe; Saka, Jesus, Trossard.

We predict that Palace could line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with their line-up as follows: Henderson; Clyne, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell; Hughes, Lerma; Franca, Eze, Schlupp; Edouard.

Leandro Trossard and Bukayo Saka looked sharp on either wing for the Gunners, but the most exciting player on the pitch was Eberechi Eze, with the Palace midfielder a threat for the visitors whenever he picked up the ball. Arsenal did have the better of the chances in the first half though, and a well-worked