London - Arsenal faces a potential Premier League stumble this weekend against Crystal palace, a team that previously derailed their title ambitions and recently achieved a rare double victory over Liverpool. The match, set for Sunday evening (October 26, 2025) at the Emirates Stadium, pits the league-leading Gunners against a resilient Eagles squad.
Arsenal currently tops the Premier League table with 19 points from eight matches, holding a three-point advantage over Manchester City. However, Crystal Palace represents a important challenge, having held Arsenal to a 2-2 draw at the Emirates last season. This fixture carries added weight as Arsenal seeks to avenge past setbacks and maintain their position at the summit.
The gunners have demonstrated a knack for overcoming recent adversaries, having defeated Newcastle United (2-1 away), West Ham United (2-0 at home), and fulham (1-0 away). These victories reversed losses or draws suffered against the same opponents during the previous campaign.
Crystal Palace, under manager Oliver Glasner, has proven its ability to upset top teams, notably securing wins against Liverpool in both the Premier League and the FA Cup final.Currently eighth in the league with 13 points,the Eagles have only suffered one defeat this season – a loss to Everton.
