So the Mikel Arteta revolution is beginning to pick up some pace. After failing to pick up a victory in his first official two games in charge of the club, the Spaniard has seen Arsenal secure back-to-back wins. The Gunners brushed aside rivals Manchester United at the Emirates on New Year's Day, before knocking out Leeds United in the FA Cup third round.

On early Saturday afternoon, the north Londoners return to Premier League action when they take on Crystal Palace – a team that has been proven to be their scourge in recent seasons. The Eagles delivered a knockout blow to Arsenal's Champions League chances with a victory at the Emirates last April, whilst they even lost 3-0 at Selhurst Park back in 2017. In their previous eight meetings, the Gunners have picked up just three wins.

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Arteta will know that Roy Hodgson's side will provide a stiff early test of his fledgling reign, and it may require a bit more grit and defensive solidity to ensure a positive result. And with that in mind, below is a look at how Arsenal may line up on Saturday.

After Emiliano Martinez was drafted in for the FA Cup game against Leeds, regular shot-stopper Bernd Leno will no doubt be brought back in. In front of him, Ainsley Maitland-Niles should also make his return, thus allowing Sokratis and David Luiz to resume their partnership as a centre-back. Sead Kolasinac will complete the back four.

If Arteta decides Wilfried Zaha's threat is significant enough for him to change his game-plan, then an extra central midfielder may be an ideal way to cope with that. The Spaniard spoke glowingly of the "terrific" Ivory Coast international, and having an extra body in the middle of the park could give the full-backs some much-needed protection. That could see Matteo Guendouzi join both Granit Xhaka and Lucas Torreira in the engine room, with Mesut Ozil dropping to the bench.

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That will leave Arsenal's version of the 'Three Amigos' in Nicolas Pepe, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette to wreak havoc up front.

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