Mar 31, 2022 - 16:43
By msn.com

Arsenal XI vs Crystal Palace: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Premier League game

Takehiro Tomiyasu could make his first appearance for Arsenal since January when the Gunners travel to Crystal Palace on Monday.

The right-back has been struggling with a calf issue, but could make the squad for the trip to Selhurst Park if he progresses well in training.

“I think he will be close. He has been training more and more,” said Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on Thursday. “He will be joining some sessions this week and let’s see how it is.”

Bernd Leno is set to start in goal again as Aaron Ramsdale is struggling with a hip issue picked up against Liverpool on March 16.

“Aaron is a doubt still. He is still not feeling great,” said Arteta. “He hasn’t trained yet, so we don’t know what he will be able to do on Monday.

“He wanted to play against Villa, but it was a significant injury and he had to take his time. The physios are doing everything they can to make him available, but we will see in the next few days when he starts to do more real training.”

Arsenal are hopeful, however, that Bukayo Saka will return after testing positive for Covid-19 while on England duty.

“Bukayo is feeling good. He is hopefully training today (Thursday), if he is still feeling as he was yesterday,” said Arteta.

Arsenal predicted XI (4-3-3): Leno; Cedric, White, Gabriel, Tierney; Odegaard, Partey, Xhaka; Saka, Lacazette, Martinelli.

Monday 8.00pm GMT, Sky Sports

Venue: Selhurst Park

Referee: Paul Tierney

Arsenal squad from: Leno, Ramsdale, Okonkwo; Cedric, Gabriel, Holding, Tavares, Tierney, Tomiyasu, White; Elneny, Lokonga, Odegaard, Patino, Partey, Saka, Smith Rowe, Xhaka; Lacazette, Martinelli, Nketiah and Pepe.

Doubts: Ramsdale (hip), Tomiyasu (calf)