Arsenal v Crystal Palace – ‘Selhurst Park will be a completely different test for the Gunners’ says Lawrenson

Former Liverpool star Mark Lawrenson has stated that Arsenal will drop points this weekend.

The Gunners take on their rivals Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Monday night.

Lawro believes the Eagles will cause Arsenal problems and that they should be able to come away with at least a point.

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However, Palace boss Sam Allardyce has a terrible record against Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal. The former England boss has lost 15 times to Wenger’s Arsenal in the league.

“Arsenal made short work of West Ham on Wednesday but going to Selhurst Park will be a completely different test for the Gunners,” Mark Lawrenson told the BBC.

“Crystal Palace are still in the relegation dogfight despite winning four games in a row before Wednesday’s defeat at Southampton and they will be determined to get something from this game.

“If you offered a home draw to Eagles boss Sam Allardyce before kick-off, he would take it. I think he will get it, too.”

Arsenal come into the game in high spirits following their comfortable 3-0 win over West Ham on Wednesday.

Mesut Ozil scored his first goal since December and is once again expected to start against Palace.

The 28-year-old has 11 assists and ten goals in 33 apperances for Arsenal this season.

Arsenal are four points behind fourth placed City and have one game in hand. The Gunners are also six points behind Liverpool but have played two games less than the Reds.