Palace had hoped to move the contest at the Emirates. Speaking on Friday, Oliver Glasner said he was “really upset” by the schedule, pointing out that it would be dangerous for his players to hold so many matches in such a short space of time.

Eze's goal against his former club, more threat from set pieces, and Arsenal remain top. We break down the talking points from north London

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has branded his club’s looming December schedule “irresponsible,” warning that a proposed run of fixtures could compromise both player welfare and the integrity of competition.

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Liverpool has fielded a weakened team and gotten duly punished in a 3-0 loss to Crystal Palace in the League Cup, the latest setback to strike the beleaguered English champions.

Dean Henderson held firm between the posts for the Eagles, who sparked a somewhat nervy conclusion to proceedings while the score remained a slender 1–0. Arsenal’s backline blocked, buffeted and bellowed their way to a 10th clean sheet of the season.

Arsenal have posted an incredible record in English football that only Manchester United can claim to have emulated. The Gunners have become famed for their defensive resilience down the years, dating back to First Division title-winning days of George Graham.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace LIVEWith Liverpool in free fall, Arsenal bid to capitalise on their fourth successive Premier League defeat as they play Crystal Palace. Victory at Emirates Stadium would move the Gunners seven points ahead of title rivals Liverpool and firmly establish them as favourites to be crowned champions.