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Arsenal Host Crystal Palace With Calafiori One Booking From Ban

Alan Shearer predicts a home win, citing extra rest plus depth.

Overview

  • Arsenal, who lead the Premier League, face Crystal Palace at the Emirates this weekend.
  • According to Talk Sport, Riccardo Calafiori is one caution away from triggering an automatic one‑match suspension under the five‑yellow‑card rule.
  • Calafiori has held the first‑choice left‑back role this season, keeping Myles Lewis‑Skelly in reserve.
  • Shearer, quoted via the Metro, expects Arsenal to have “too much” for Palace, pointing to home support and an extended recovery window.
  • Previews highlight Palace’s capacity to frustrate top teams, with recent reference to ending Liverpool’s unbeaten run.