Overview
- Gabriel left the midweek 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid with an issue and has not completed full training, with his availability to be reassessed before Sunday.
- Arteta confirmed the Brazil international was withdrawn due to injury and said the staff will judge whether he can feature after monitoring his progress.
- Arsenal host Palace at the Emirates sitting top of the Premier League with 19 points from eight games, adding importance to maintaining defensive stability.
- Captain Martin Ødegaard remains out with an MCL injury, with Noni Madueke, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus also not yet in contention according to Arteta.
- Coverage outlines contingency options at centre-back and highlights analysis that Palace’s adventurous right side can be targeted, with some opinion pieces urging a start for Gabriel Martinelli.