Arsenal Makes Key Changes for Crystal Palace Clash

LONDON, England — Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has announced four changes to his starting lineup for the Premier League match against Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night. The adjustments come after Arsenal’s 4-0 victory over Ipswich Town last weekend.

In the new lineup, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Jurrien Timber replace Ben White and Oleksandr Zinchenko, who is not in the matchday squad. Thomas Partey will start in midfield instead of Mikel Merino. Raheem Sterling has been brought into the starting eleven, forcing Bukayo Saka to the bench.

Arteta’s squad maintains a strong core as they approach their final Premier League match before facing Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals next Tuesday. Young academy players Jack Henry-Francis, Jimi Gower, and Ismeal Kabia are among the substitutes, along with Nathan Butler-Oyedeji, who recently made his Premier League debut.

For Crystal Palace, Chris Richards is suspended following his red card in a scoreless draw against Bournemouth at the weekend. Former Arsenal player Eddie Nketiah is set to start as the Eagles prepare for their FA Cup semi-final against Aston Villa this coming Saturday.

The full Arsenal lineup features Raya, Timber, Lewis-Skelly, Saliba, Kiwior, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Sterling, Martinelli, and Trossard, with Neto, Tierney, Saka, Zinchenko, Butler-Oyedeji, Gower, Henry-Francis, Kabia, and Nwaneri on the bench. Crystal Palace will field Henderson, Lerma, Lacroix, Guehi, Mitchell, Munoz, Devenny, Wharton, Kamada, Nketiah, and Eze, with Turner, Ward, Sarr, Franca, Mateta, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, and Kporha as substitutes.

As the teams take the field, both clubs also look ahead to significant cup commitments, with Arsenal aiming to secure their position in the Champions League and Crystal Palace focused on their upcoming FA Cup match.