Dean Henderson gets the nod to start in goal over Sam Johnstone as Crystal Palace visit Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium today.

Henderson’s first run in the Palace starting lineup since his £20million summer move from Manchester United came during a five-game spell over the festive period, when Johnstone was out through injury.

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Johnstone returned for Wednesday’s FA Cup third-round replay defeat at Everton, but manager Roy Hodgson confirmed that Henderson would take over once more at Arsenal.

Addressing the fitness of the rest of his squad, Hodgson said on Friday: “The ones out before the game on Wednesday are still out.

“I was a bit hasty with Jes [Jesurun] Rak-Sakyi. I was hoping he would do a week’s training, but he has one box to clear so we haven't seen that much of him this week. One appearance after a warm-up passing drill.

“He’s not taken part in anything yet, which is competition and contact. But I am led to believe that tomorrow he will complete the last part of his rehabilitation programme. If that goes well as I am sure it will, then we will see him back from next week.

“All the others — Joel Ward, Rob Holding, Cheick Doucoure — are still out. And Michael [Olise].”

Jean-Philippe Mateta starts up front for place, with Odsonne Edouard on the bench. Jordan Ayew is not available due to his continued participation in the Africa Cup of Nations, representing Ghana.

Starting XI: Henderson, Clyne, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell, Lerma, Richards, Hughes, Eze, Mateta, Schlupp

Subs: Johnstone, Tomkins, Franca, Edouard, Ebiowei, Ahamada, Riedewald, Adaramola, Ozoh.

Date and time: 12:30pm GMT, Saturday January 20, 2024

Venue: Emirates Stadium