However, he has not featured in pre-season due to a leg injury sustained while on international duty with France under-21s at the end of last season. Vieira will also have to cope without experienced duo James McArthur and James Tomkins for the visit of his former club, with the former missing with a groin problem and Tomkins out with a calf problem. CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW CRYSTAL PALACE VS ARSENAL LIVE!
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“Macca will not be part of the squad tomorrow,” Vieira said during his pre-match press conference on Thursday. “Tonks has a problem with his calf so he’s not going to be involved tomorrow – Michael’s still a few weeks away.” McArthur’s absence could pave the way for summer signing Cheick Doucoure to make his full debut from the start. Predicted Crystal Palace XI: Guaita; Ward, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell; Slurp, Doucoure, Eze? Ayew, Edouard, Zaha.
