Arsenal are aiming to continue their unbeaten streak to 12 matches when they face Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Wednesday evening.
The Gunners have been in fine form lately, advancing to the semi-finals of the Champions League and holding onto second place in the league standings.
Mikel Arteta's team currently sits six points ahead of Nottingham Forest in third place, while Palace's attention is mainly on their upcoming FA Cup semi-final against Aston Villa.
After suffering heavy defeats to Manchester City and Newcastle United, the Eagles managed to secure a 0-0 draw against Bournemouth in their last outing.
Team news
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka picked up an ankle injury from a tough tackle in their 4-0 victory over Ipswich Town, but Arteta reassured that the injury is not serious and he is expected to be fit for the upcoming match.
Left-back Riccardo Calafiori is uncertain due to a knee injury, while midfielder Jorginho will be out for a few weeks with a chest issue.
Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Kai Havertz remain sidelined due to injuries.
Palace's Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucoure are likely to miss the game due to knee injuries, but coach Oliver Glasner might rotate the squad with the FA Cup semi-final on the horizon.
The stats
Arsenal have gone unbeaten in their last 11 matches across all competitions, and are on a five-game unbeaten streak at the Emirates Stadium.
With 10 wins in 16 home games this season, only Liverpool have a better home record than Arsenal in the league.
Meanwhile, Palace have not won in their last three Premier League matches and have only secured one victory in their last five outings.
Arsenal dominated the last encounter between the two teams, winning 5-1 at Selhurst Park in December last year.
Prediction
Arsenal still have ambitions for the season, despite Liverpool's firm grip on the Premier League title.
Arteta's side is determined to secure second place, so they are expected to maintain their high performance against Palace on Wednesday.
In contrast, Palace might prioritize the FA Cup semi-final over the midweek league fixture, especially after struggling to score in their recent games. Arsenal's solid defense could pose a challenge for the visitors.