Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal visit Crystal Palace this evening (8pm kick-off) needing a win to keep the pressure on the Premier League’s top four.

The Gunners saw Liverpool, Manchester City, and Manchester United all win over the weekend to open up a slight gap on Wenger’s side, although victory for the North London outfit at Selhurst Park tonight would move them back above United into fifth, and to within four points of Pep Guardiola’s City in fourth.

And with a game in hand over the Citizens, even after tonight’s clash, Wenger’s men will still feel that they can record a 21st successive top four finish come May.

However, it won’t be easy against a Palace side resurgent under Sam Allardyce, and looking upwards after winning four of their last five Premier League games.

They go into tonight’s encounter three points clear of the bottom three, and although they can’t move up a place even with a win this evening, the Eagles know that victory would take them a step closer to ensuring their Premier League status is in tact come May.

Nonetheless, Wenger’s Arsenal will be confident of recording a second successive league victory, although the 67-year-old may make a few changes to his starting eleven.

Thus, here are THREE Arsenal players who deserve a chance against Palace this evening…

Kieran Gibbs

Wilfried Zaha’s scintillating run of form in recent weeks could force Wenger to replace Nacho Monreal with Kieran Gibbs this evening.

The England international is faster overall and accelerates quicker than his teammate, and up against a Zaha who is confident and near the top of his game, that may be needed.

27-year-old Gibbs has only started three Premier League games this term, but may be recalled to nullify the threat of Palace’s in-form winger this evening.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

It appears to have been another frustrating season for Arsenal’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who has made as many substitute appearances as starts in the Premier League this term.

The 23-year-old said back in October that he may have to consider his future at the club if first team football doesn’t become a regularity, and although he has made more starts in the last few months, he’s still not a nailed-on regular in this Gunners team.

However, Oxlade-Chamberlain has impressed in the central midfield role in the last few weeks, and could line up alongside Granit Xhaka, who was excellent against West Ham in midweek, to give the Arsenal midfield greater strength and technical ability against a strong Palace side.

Olivier Giroud

It was against Palace when Olivier Giroud netted that outrageous overhead volley earlier in the campaign, and he may be recalled to the starting eleven against the Eagles tonight.

The France international came off the bench and scored the Gunners’ third in their 3-0 success over West Ham on Wednesday, and with Danny Welbeck still working his way back from a long-term injury, Wenger may opt for Giroud, who has scored 13 goals in all competitions this season, to lead the line against Allardyce’s men.

Palace have been much-improved defensively over recent weeks, but with the physical presence of Giroud, the pace of Theo Walcott, and sheer brilliance of Alexis Sanchez, it’s going to be a tricky evening for the hosts.