Mikel Arteta is expected to rotate his starting XI as Arsenal continue to face injury concerns ahead of their Premier League clash against Crystal Palace tonight

Arsenal stars Thomas Partey and Jorginho have hinted they could both start against Crystal Palace tonight. The Gunners got their 2023/24 Premier League campaign underway last week as they defeated Nottingham Forest 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium.

Goals from Eddie Nketiah and Bukayo Saka clinched the victory for the home side as they now face a difficult test against Palace at Selhurst Park this evening. Mikel Arteta is set to be without summer signing Jurrien Timber after the Dutchman suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury on his debut.

Kai Havertz, Declan Rice and David Raya are all expected to be included in the Gunners’ matchday squad to face Roy Hodgson’s side on Monday evening. Gabriel Jesus will be unavailable once again as he continues to recover from a knee injury.

Oleksandr Zinchenko could be available for the first time after being sidelined since May due to a calf issue. During his pre-match press conference, Arteta confirmed that he was hopeful regarding the Ukraine international’s availability.

“Alex is doing very well, he’s been training with us and hopefully we’re going to have him available very, very soon,” the Spaniard said on Friday. With Timber set to be sidelined for a considerable amount of time, Zinchenko’s return to fitness could not have come at a better time for the Gunners.

Arsenal started with Partey at right-back against Forest in their Premier League season opener and the Ghana international has hinted at a second consecutive start tonight. Partey posted an Instagram story ahead of the clash against Palace – though it is unclear whether he will remain in defence or start in his more familiar role in midfield.

Jorginho – who joined the Gunners during the January transfer window earlier this year – has also posted a pre-match graphic to his Instagram story ahead of kick-off. The Italian midfielder was an unused substitute in the 2-1 win over Forest but has now hinted at a possible start tonight

Gabriel Magalhaes was dropped by Arteta against Forest and Partey’s team news hint could suggest Arsenal will continue with the same defensive line-up against Forest – with Zinchenko replacing Timber at left-back. Kieran Tierney has not been included in the matchday squad to face Palace, according to Prec Brown.

This may suggest that the Scottish defender is close to securing a move away from the Emirates Stadium after he was left out of the squad to face Forest earlier this month.