Crystal Palace vs Arsenal Preview: Premier League Final Day Clash
Match Context
Crystal Palace host Arsenal at Selhurst Park, London, on 24 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 38. Palace enter the final day 15th on 45 points, while Arsenal travel as league leaders on 82 points.
Crystal Palace Availability
Crystal Palace are dealing with several confirmed absences.
- Cheick Doucoure (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- Eddie Nketiah (Thigh Injury) is sidelined.
- Chris Richards (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
There are no listed suspensions for Palace. Key attacking reference Jean-Philippe Mateta, the club’s leading league scorer with 11 goals, is available and expected to shoulder the goal threat.
Arsenal Availability
Arsenal also have defensive concerns.
- Jurrien Timber (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
- Ben White (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
No suspensions are reported for Arsenal. Their primary attacking weapons remain available: Viktor Gyökeres, the team’s top league scorer with 14 goals and 1 assist, is fit, while creative hubs Leandro Trossard (6 goals, 6 assists) and Martin Ødegaard (6 assists) are also available, as is Bukayo Saka (7 goals, 5 assists).
Impact Summary
Crystal Palace lose depth in midfield and attack through Doucoure and Nketiah, but retain their main scorer Mateta, limiting the damage to their attacking output. Arsenal’s absences are concentrated in defense, so their league-leading attack, built around Gyökeres, Trossard, Ødegaard and Saka, should remain largely unaffected going into this decisive home vs away clash.
