Two clubs chasing the 2014-15 Premier League title will do battle today in a league match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace. The first-division clash scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET will be held at Emirates Stadium in London and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on NBC.
Optimism is abound following Arsenal's comprehensive Community Shield victory over Manchester City on Sunday. Manager Arsene Wenger had nothing but glowing praise for his players following the contest, proclaiming he boasts one of the most potent attacks he's ever had during his tenure.
"I felt we had a complete performance in the first half and we stuck together well in the second half," Wenger said following his club's 3-0 victory (via Sky Sports). "Today was good preparation. It was important to win today and now we focus on a very different game next week [against Crystal Palace]."
"It was important for our confidence to win the game," he added. "We also had a quality performance and that is comforting for me. I have more attacking options than I had for a long time, that's for sure. We are a strong squad."
Will it be strong enough, however, to lift the Premier League title this season?
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Cardiff City's Fraizer Campbell will be charged with spearheading the club's attack this campaign. The 26-year-old made 37 appearances last year, finishing with six goals and two assists.
Arsenal's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Szczesny; Gibbs, Koscielny, Chambers, Debuchy; Wilsher, Arteta, Ramsey; Cazorla, Giroud, Sanchez
Crystal Palace's Projected Lineup (4-4-1-1): Speroni; Ward, Delaney, Hangeland, Mariappa; Bolasie, Jedinak, Ledley, Puncheon; Chamakh, Campbell
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (statistics and lineups via WhoScored).
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