Crystal Palace-Arsenal Preview (The Associated Press)

After losing consecutive Premier League matches for the first time earlier this month, Arsenal head into the teeth of the crowded festive period aiming to string together another lengthy unbeaten streak. Arsene Wenger's boys suffered successive defeats to Everton and Manchester City in mid-December, but have bounced back nicely and will face a unique challenge when they host Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The Gunners squeaked out a 1-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion on Boxing Day courtesy of an 86th-minute header from Olivier Giroud.