Crystal Palace vs Arsenal: Premier League Final Day Preview
Match Context
Crystal Palace host Arsenal at Selhurst Park, London, on 24 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 38. Crystal Palace come into the final day 15th on 45 points with a goal difference of -9, while leaders Arsenal sit 1st on 82 points and a goal difference of 43.
Crystal Palace Availability
Crystal Palace are dealing with several confirmed absences.
- C. Doucoure (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- E. Nketiah (Thigh Injury) is sidelined.
- C. Richards (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
All three are listed as Missing Fixture, so they are not expected to feature. Key attacker J. Mateta, the club’s leading league scorer with 11 goals, is available and should spearhead the home attack.
Arsenal Availability
Arsenal also have defensive concerns.
- J. Timber (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
- B. White (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
Both are confirmed Missing Fixture and will not be involved. Arsenal’s attacking leaders remain available, including V. Gyökeres, who has 14 league goals, and chief creators L. Trossard, M. Ødegaard and B. Saka, each on 5 or more combined goals and assists.
Impact Summary
Crystal Palace lose depth in attack and defence but retain their primary goal threat in J. Mateta. Arsenal’s absences are concentrated at the back, leaving their full attacking output intact, with 69 league goals driven by Gyökeres, Trossard, Ødegaard and Saka.
