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5 Bold Predictions for Arsenal vs Queens Park Rangers in EPL Week 18

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5 Bold Predictions for Arsenal vs Queens Park Rangers in EPL Week 18

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Arsenal conceded a late equalizer to Liverpool last week. The Gunners welcome Queens Park Rangers to the Emirates Stadium for the Boxing Day fixture. QPR have yet to win on the road and Arsenal will look to get back on track.

5. Santi Cazorla will lead Arsenal to victory

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5. Santi Cazorla will lead Arsenal to victory

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Cazorla has played a part in his team’s five goals in the last five matches. He’s contributed three goals and two assists to Arsenal this campaign. Cazorla’s dribbling and play-making ability has been needed since Mesut Ozil and Jack Wilshire have been on the sidelines.

4. Olivier Giroud will continue scoring for Arsenal

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4. Olivier Giroud will continue scoring for Arsenal

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Since coming back from a broken leg, Giroud has been playing well. He’s found the back of the net three times in the last two PL games for a total of five goals. Look for that momentum to continue against a shaky QPR defense that has allowed 32 goals.

3. Mathieu Debuchy will score again from a set piece

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3. Mathieu Debuchy will score again from a set piece

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It was a surprise move by Arsene Wenger to pair the Frenchman with Per Mertesacker on defense. It’s only been two games but he has surprisingly played very well for Arsenal’s inconsistent backline. His natural position is at right back but his attacking nature makes him dangerous on set pieces. He scored last week against Liverpool.

2. Alexis Sanchez will shine on his Boxing Day debut

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2. Alexis Sanchez will shine on his Boxing Day debut

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Who knows where Arsenal would be without Alexis Sanchez. He’s chipped in nine goals and five assists to the Gunners in a fantastic debut season for Sanchez. The rigors of the PL will see the Chilean play his first match while the rest of Europe is on break.

1. Charlie Austin will score a brace

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1. Charlie Austin will score a brace

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QPR continues to battle away from relegation territory as Austin continues to shine. Fresh off a hat trick, Austin has knocked in 11 goals in the PL. He will take on an erratic Arsenal defense Friday. The 25-year old is heading towards receiving his first national team call-up.

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