Blow for Crystal Palace as key star ruled out from Arsenal clash with injury update

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Crystal Palace have been handed a major injury blow ahead of their clash with Arsenal in the Premier League, with another absence for the side.

The Eagles are fresh from losing away at the Gunners in midweek, despite taking an early lead at the Emirates Stadium.

A Gabriel Jesus hat-trick put the visitors behind in the tie, with Eddie Nketiah’s reply only enough to be a consolation.

It meant that Arsenal booked a place in the EFL Cup semi-final, though they face a new challenge just days later.

They take on Crystal Palace again, this time in the Premier League for a clash that both teams will be keen to win.

While Arsenal visit Selhurst Park to take on an in-form team, Oliver Glasner has been handed a key injury blow beforehand.

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Eberechi Eze injured for Crystal Palace vs Arsenal

On top of a suspension for Daniel Munoz, there are a few injury concerns that Crystal Palace are battling with.

Matheus Franca, Adam Wharton and Chadi Riad are all set to be out, with Rob Holding also banished from the squad.

One of their key players can now be added to the list, as Glasner confirmed that Eberechi Eze is set to miss out.

He told the press: “Eze out tomorrow. Nobody back.” which comes as a huge blow for the home side.

The forward has been an important player for Crystal Palace in recent seasons, featuring heavily in all of their best play.

Without him, the Eagles may find it tougher to create many opportunities and could reduce their chances of a positive result.

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What is Eberechi Eze’s record vs Arsenal?

Eze was released by Arsenal in the academy, which in the time since has proven to be something of an error – though there was no way of telling the player he would become today.

That said, his record against the Gunners isn’t all that good, with the loss in midweek just adding another defeat to his statistics.

In six matches, Eze has only managed one game without defeat when facing off with Arsenal, with no goal or assist in those appearances.

That wait for a first win and goal involvement against Arsenal will go on, with the star injured, though there will be more chances for him this season.