Crystal Palace host Arsenal on Sunday in their final Premier League match of the season.
The Eagles have nothing left to play for domestically. Oliver Glasner has firmly shifted his focus toward their upcoming Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano. That said, Palace boast an excellent final-day record at Selhurst Park.
They have never lost their final top-flight home fixture. They drew 1-1 with Liverpool in their only previous home game against confirmed champions. Glasner must find the perfect balance between resting players and maintaining competitive rhythm.
Crystal Palace team news
Glasner faces a difficult rotation dilemma to keep his squad sharp without risking further injuries.
Defender Chris Richards will definitely miss out after tearing two ankle ligaments against Brentford. He now faces an uphill battle to prove his fitness ahead of Wednesday’s final in Leipzig.
However, defensive duo Maxence Lacroix and Chadi Riad are fit after shaking off minor knocks. Borna Sosa also returns to contention at left-back to boost the defensive ranks.
Cheick Doucoure and Eddie Nketiah remain completely sidelined with long-term injury issues. Ismaïla Sarr expects to start in attack after netting in four consecutive matches. Sarr aims to match Eberechi Eze by scoring in five straight Premier League starts.
Glasner suggested he will avoid rotating the entire starting eleven due to negative past experiences. Several key players may simply play 45 minutes to retain their match sharpness.
Crystal Palace predicted lineup
Crystal Palace predicted XI: Benitez; Canvot, Riad, Lacroix; Munoz, Lerma, Hughes, Sosa; Sarr, Johnson; Strand Larsen.
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League match at Selhurst Park kicks off at 16:00 BST on Sunday, 24 May 2026.
How to watch Crystal Palace vs Arsenal?
In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting at 2 pm. Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.
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