Arsenal are nine points ahead of Manchester City in the Premier League table, but Manchester City have played one fewer game. According to multiple reports, Arsenal have won four consecutive Premier League games, boosting their title charge. They previously beat Bournemouth 3-2 at the Vitality Stadium in January, and Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last 11 Premier League matches, according to multiple reports. Arsenal also won their last Champions League match 1-0 against Sporting Lisbon in the first leg, as reported by multiple sources. However, Arsenal are missing players due to injury, including Piero Hincapie, Riccardo Calafiori, Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, and Jurrien Timber, according to other outlets. Myles Lewis-Skelly is starting as left-back for Arsenal against Bournemouth due to injuries, other sources indicate, though the specific return dates for the injured players remain unclear.
Crystal Palace will host Newcastle United at Selhurst Park in a Premier League match on Sunday, according to multiple reports. Crystal Palace are unbeaten in their last five home games in all competitions, multiple reports indicate, and they won their last Conference League match 3-0 against Fiorentina in the first leg, as per multiple sources. In contrast, Newcastle United have lost six of their last nine Premier League matches, according to multiple reports.
Newcastle's struggles come as Manchester United have collected 22 points in their last nine matches under interim manager Michael Carrick, multiple reports show. Manchester United are third in the Premier League table with 54 points, and they are unbeaten in the Premier League since Boxing Day, according to multiple reports. They beat Everton 1-0 in their last match, with Benjamin Sesko scoring the winning goal, as reported by multiple sources. Benjamin Sesko has scored three goals in his last four appearances for Manchester United, other outlets note, though it is unknown if he will start against Crystal Palace and how the attack will be configured.
Manchester United face injury updates, with Lisandro Martinez having missed their last three games due to a calf injury, according to multiple reports. According to Michael Carrick, the interim manager has suggested Lisandro Martinez's injury is not serious and he could be available for next week's match against Bournemouth. Matthijs de Ligt has not played for Manchester United since November due to a back injury, multiple reports indicate, and Patrick Dorgu is recovering from a hamstring injury and could return in April, as per major media. Mason Mount returned to training this week and could be on the bench for Manchester United, according to multiple reports. Bryan Mbeumo hobbled off with an injury in Manchester United's match against Everton, other sources say, but the exact severity and return timeline for his injury are unknown, as are the return dates for Matthijs de Ligt and Patrick Dorgu.
Historically, Crystal Palace have won their last two visits to Old Trafford, according to multiple reports. Bournemouth's ability to end their streak of draws and secure a win against Manchester United to boost their European hopes remains uncertain. The upcoming fixtures will test these teams' form and depth as the season progresses.