Paul Merson has given his view on Arsenal vs Crystal Palace(Image: Getty Images)

Alan Shearer and Paul Merson have given their predictions for the Premier League clash between Arsenal and Crystal Palace, with the Gunners tipped to beat the Eagles.

Mikel Arteta's side welcome Palace to Emirates Stadium on Sunday in what is likely to be a tough test for the home side. While Arsenal currently sit top of the table, the south Londoners have only lost once in the league this campaign and have already beaten Liverpool.

Arsenal thumped Atletico Madrid 4-0 on Tuesday while Palace lost 1-0 to AEK Larnaca at Selhurst Park on Thursday. How the two sides react to playing midweek will be interesting, although the Gunners having had an extra 48 hours rest could prove to be crucial, according to Shearer.

Speaking to Betfair, the former Newcastle man said: "Palace played on Thursday night, in Europe, so with Arsenal playing their game on Tuesday that's a big factor as well. Even as good a team as Palace are, as good a forward Mateta is, just looking at Arsenal in midweek and...