Explosive Martinelli Sets the Stage: Arsenal Poised for Victory in Monday Night Football at Crystal Palace
Gabriel Martinelli set to shine as Arsenal face Crystal Palace in Monday Night Football clash Tune in to Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event at 630pm for live coverage My prediction: Arsenal to win 2-0
Our resident tipster and betting guru Jones Knows analyses the Monday Night Football fixture between Arsenal and Crystal Palace, live on We.
Crystal Palace vs Arsenal, Monday Night Football 8pm, live on Sky Sports
I remain unconvinced about Arsenal's ability to challenge for major honours but Mikel Arteta's boys are usually very reliable in matches of this banana-skin nature.
Crystal Palace had an impressive record against bottom-half teams last season, with a dominant aggregate score of 52-17. They only suffered two narrow defeats, against Everton and Nottingham Forest.
Roy Hodgson's influence at Crystal Palace cannot be overlooked. Since his return, the team has accumulated 21 points in 11 Premier League games, surpassing Arsenal's 18 points during the same period.
However, it is probable that the squad, which lacks depth in multiple positions, will regress to being a mid-table team. If you are feeling adventurous and want to increase the odds of an away win, you may want to consider betting on Gabriel Martinelli to score first in a 2-0 victory, with odds of 30/1 at Sky Bet.
He scored in both matches against Crystal Palace last season and finished as their top scorer with 15 goals in the English Premier League. His ability to consistently surpass his expected goals return is a desirable trait for a goal scorer (as 15 of his goals were scored from only 9.1 expected goals). This season, he seems to be in great form on the left wing and is poised for an exceptional campaign.
