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Paul Merson: This is what will happen when Arsenal take on Crystal Palace
PAUL MERSON is predicting a thriller when Arsenal travel to Crystal Palace on Monday night (8pm).
Paul Merson predicting thriller at Selhurst Park
Merson reckons both Arsenal and Crystal Palace will be desperate for all three points at Selhurst Park as a draw isn't ideal for either side.
The Gunners needs to make up four points on fourth-placed Manchester City, while Palace are looking to distance themselves from the relegation zone.
Arsenal and Crystal Palace go head to head at Selhurst Park
And former Gunners striker Merson is expecting plenty of goals when the London sides go head to head.
Merson told Sky Sports: "This could be a thriller. I don't think Arsenal's defence will be able to cope with Palace's attack, and vice versa.
"Both sides will want to win because a draw isn't ideal for either team.
"Sam Allardyce will know how to cause Arsenal problems and I think it will end up being a draw.
"If results go against them this weekend then it looks like the top four will be done."