Let's kick this off with a tale of two cities - North London versus South. Arsenal, those lovable underperformers of recent seasons, crossing swords with Crystal Palace, the British equivalent of the Hustle Award. They've got try, I'll give 'em that.

There's an apparent disparity in the netminding department, my friends. Dean Henderson's been turning in a solid season for the Eagles with a 6.54 rating and 15 saves. Arsenal's David Raya, while outperforming Henderson with a 6.80 rating, falls behind on saves, bringing a measly 4 to the fray. It's like using a spoon to bail out a rowboat. You're just counting the seconds until you're swimming, really.

But let's not ignore the blokes responsible for the goals - or the lack of them, depending on your level of cynicism. Crystal Palace has Eberechi Eze and Daniel Muñoz each netting a single goal recently, while Jean-Philippe Mateta and Chris Richards adding their own to the tally. Much like a school lunch menu, it offers variety but leaves you questioning the quality.

On the other end of the pitch, Arsenal's top performers all boast higher ratings, with Thomas Partey leading the pack at 7.50. He's managed to net a goal with a single shot on goal, no less. Efficiency, thy name is Partey. Martin Ødegaard shows promise as well, but it's Leandro Trossard that's the silent killer with 3 goals from 5 shots. You're more likely to find a vegan at a barbecue than keeping this man away from the net when he decides to shoot.

There's no need for a time machine to see how these matchups usually go. Arsenal seems to have Crystal Palace's number, outscoring them by a significant margin in the last four clashes. It's like watching a cheetah chase down a three-legged gazelle – has potential for entertainment, but you just know how it'll end.

Taking a gander at the season records, Arsenal's ball movement and execution shines through with 18 victories. Palace, would you look at that, beautiful symmetry there with 11 wins, 11 draws, and 11 losses. Arsenal's recent performance has been a mixed bag, producing wins with a side of unlucky draws, while Palace, well, they've had their moments.

All things considered, if I were a betting man - which I am, just ask my bookie - I'd be leaning towards Arsenal on this one. But then again, if pigs could fly, we'd all be wearing hard hats. Predicting the winner and margin is like reading tea leaves at the bottom of a styrofoam cup.

Albert’s Prediction: Arsenal by 2