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Premier League leaders Arsenal, riding a wave of momentum, host Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium for Sunday afternoon’s London derby. Mikel Arteta’s Gunners are aiming for a remarkable seventh consecutive victory across all competitions, while Oliver Glasner’s Eagles are winless in their last three matches, both domestically and in Europe.

Arsenal’s prowess from set-pieces has become a hallmark under Nicolas Jover’s guidance, and that strength was on display again in the eighth gameweek of the 2025-26 Premier League season, as Fulham were defeated courtesy of a goal from a corner. Leandro Trossard’s close-range finish secured a narrow 1-0 win in that London derby, marking Arsenal’s 10th set-piece goal in just eight league matches—a Premier League record for reaching double figures in dead-ball goals so quickly.

Defying critics, Arsenal’s set-piece efficiency has propelled them to the top of the Premier League, edging ahead of an injury-hit...