Arsenal and Crystal Palace Struggle to Find the Net in Premier League Clash

Arsenal and Crystal Palace played out a goalless draw at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, October 26, 2025, in a tightly contested Premier League fixture. The match, broadcast on Sky Sports Premier League in the UK and Peacock in the US, saw both sides struggle to break the deadlock despite several attacking moves. Arsenal entered the game as league leaders, coming off a six-game winning streak across all competitions, including a 4–0 Champions League victory over Atlético Madrid. Mikel Arteta’s side was aiming to extend their lead at the top, but were without key defender Gabriel Magalhães due to injury. Cristhian Mosquera partnered William Saliba in central defense, while Riccardo Calafiori and Leandro Trossard returned to the starting lineup. The Gunners maintained their defensive solidity, limiting Crystal Palace’s opportunities throughout the match. Crystal Palace, managed by Oliver Glasner, arrived on the back of an 18-game unbeaten run that was recently halted by a loss to AEK Larnaca in the Conference League. Eberechi Eze, facing his former club for the first time, started for Arsenal, while Palace made several changes due to their congested schedule. Chris Richards and Adam Wharton were restored to the lineup, with Jean-Philippe Mateta leading the attack. Despite their efforts, Palace found it difficult to break down the league’s toughest defense and finished the match without a shot on target. The match statistics reflected Arsenal’s dominance in possession (73.9%) but also highlighted the lack of clear chances for both sides. The only notable moments included an offside call against Daniel Muñoz and a free kick won by Ismaïla Sarr, but neither team managed to capitalize. With the draw, Arsenal remain top of the Premier League, while Crystal Palace continue their search for a return to winning form. Arsenal now turn their attention to a Carabao Cup tie against Brighton & Hove Albion, while Palace prepare to face Liverpool in cup action before hosting Brentford. For full lineups, stats, and live commentary, visit Arsenal vs. C Palace on ESPN. More updates on the Premier League season and transfer news can be found via Sports Illustrated’s Arsenal coverage.