Sky Sports' resident tipster and betting guru Jones Knows analyses the Monday Night Football fixture and picks out Gabriel Martinelli to shine for Arsenal; watch Crystal Palace vs Arsenal from 6.30pm live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event; kick-off 8pm
Tuesday 22 August 2023 16:40, UK
Our resident tipster and betting guru Jones Knows analyses the Monday Night Football fixture between Arsenal and Crystal Palace, live on Sky Sports.
I remain unconvinced about Arsenal's ability to challenge for major honours but Mikel Arteta's boys are usually very reliable in matches of this banana-skin nature.
Their aggregate score against bottom-half teams last season was 52-17, losing just twice, narrowly at Everton and Nottingham Forest.
There's no denying that Roy Hodgson has had an impact at Crystal Palace: since his first game back, Palace (21) have won more points than Arsenal (18), both across 11 Premier League games.
However, a regression back to being a solid mid-table outfit is likely for a squad that does lack strength in depth across many positions.
Those wanting to get a bit frisky and boost the away win price should consider taking Gabriel Martinelli to score first in a 2-0 win at 30/1 with Sky Bet.
He scored in both starts against Palace last season and ended up their joint-top scorer with 15 Premier League goals.
Always outperforming his expected goals return is a very likeable trait (15 goals came from just 9.1 xG) in a goalscorer and he looks in the mood for an amazing season down that left flank.
