Crystal Palace v Arsenal

over 2.5 goals.
this should be an open game with goals at both ends.
palace made the right choice in pardew and his more attacking style of football has seen them pick up enough points to pull clear of that scrap at the bottom. its so important for players and management to look at the table and see a nice advantage over the bottom 3, it means the team can go out play their game and attack without worrying too much about losing games against even the top 4 sides like arsenal. i think this is a nice team to watch, maybe their back 4 is weak but in the attacking areas palace have some real quality, speed and 3 forwards that can all finish
arsenal will grab a top 4 finish as per usual, but thats it really thats all they do these days. its enough for the board the champions league money is so vital but its a shame that wenger pretty much accepts the side will be never be good enough to challenge chelsea for the big prize. for all the nice football, and there is plenty of it, arsenal simply cant defend like a top club and lack that physical strength to compete in the middle of the park. 28 goals lost isnt terrible but its only half a dozen less than villa and they look as they could be going down.
i expect a fast game here, plenty of quick players on both sides and 2 teams that have good attacking options but can be very average at the back.
over 2,5 with vic at 1.98