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As Arsenal host Crystal Palace in a rearranged Premier League clash tonight, the match carries seismic implications for Liverpool’s title hopes, with the Reds poised to clinch their second league crown in five years depending on events at the Emirates Stadium.

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Arsenal Lose: Liverpool would be crowned champions immediately, extending their unassailable 16-point lead (with a game in hand) as the Gunners could no longer mathematically catch them.

Arsenal Draw: The gap would reduce to 12 points, but Liverpool would only need a draw against Tottenham on Sunday to secure the title.

Arsenal Win: The Gunners would cut the deficit to 10 points, forcing Liverpool to beat Spurs to claim the trophy outright.

Despite trailing by 13 points, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta dismissed suggestions his side is motivated by delaying Liverpool’s celebrations: “Our incentive is to win our game and continue our run.

They are winless in three league games, including heavy defeats to Manchester City (5-2) and Newcastle (5-0), though a resilient 0-0 draw with Bournemouth last weekend—despite Chris Richards’ red card—hinted at defensive resolve

Crystal Palace face Aston Villa in Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final—their first major semifinal since 2016—sparking speculation that manager Oliver Glasner might prioritize Wembley over Wednesday’s league fixture.

However, the Austrian emphatically rejected claims of fielding a weakened team.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, he lamented the scheduling but asserted he would be putting out the best team possible at the Emirates tonight;

“I never complain about fixtures but this is not the best choice from the Premier League to have Villa play tonight and us tomorrow,” said the Eagles boss ahead of the clash

“It would be fair to have both teams play on the same day, either on Tuesday or Wednesday and at this stage of the season it can influence, if you have two days’ more to rest.

“But we have to accept it and I am pretty sure we will be ready as a club.”

“We have to look at what’s best and which players are in the best shape but that doesn’t mean we will make 10 changes tomorrow,” added Glasner.

“I expect both teams entering the pitch to win the game.

We expect Arsenal to play their strongest team.

“The fans deserve to see the best teams and we will play with the best available team tomorrow.”

The Gunners are unbeaten in 11 matches across all competitions, with their 4-0 thrashing of Ipswich reinforcing their attacking prowess?
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