Gunners hope to stay on recovery course against Palace

SOCCER 10 POOL OF THE DAY

Monday 18 October

S10 V3

Arsenal have lifted themselves out of an early season slump but will the international break have cost them momentum as they host Crystal Palace tonight? More details at www.soccer6.co.za

M1 PAS Lamia vs Aris Salonika: Lamia won the first game of the Greek league game after five matches. Aris have lost only twice in 10 past meetings with Lamia.

M2 Aarhus AGF vs AaB Aalborg: Aalborg are nine points above Aarhus in the Danish league standings after 11 matches each. They have also won the last two clashes between the sides.

M3 Alanyaspor vs Kayserispor: Alanyaspor have gone five games without losing. Kayserispor have not won in their last seven meetings against Alanyaspor.

M4 Djurgarden vs Elfsborg: Key clash in the title race in Sweden where Djurgarden sit on top with 44 pooints while Elfsborg are back in fifth place but only five points behind the leaders.

M5 BK Hacken vs IFK Norrkoping: Hacken have won four in a row against Norrkoping, who need to switch that and pick up three point if they are to stay in the race for the league title.

M6 Hatayspor vs Gaziantep FK: Hatayspor have won five of their past six matches. Gaziantep’s last outing was a healthy 4-1 won over Altay to move them away from the relegation places in the Turkish league.

M7 Deportivo Alavés vs Real Betis: Alaves have lost six of their seven LaLiga games played this season. Betis have won three of their previous four games.

M8 FC Volendam vs NAC Breda: Volendam have lost half of their previous 14 home meeting against NAC, with five wins and two draws.

M9 Arsenal vs Crystal Palace: Four of the last six meetings between the London sides have ended in draws but Arsenal won the last clash in May at Selhurst Park.

M10 Espanyol vs Cadiz: Espanyol are fresh from a win over leaders Real Madrid. Cadiz have won only once in their past eight outings.

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