Crystal Palace vs Arsenal Preview: The Champions' Final Mission at Selhurst Park
PT DSI Persero will assume full export functions from January 2027. PT DSI Persero will assume full export functions from January 2027. The 38th round of the 2025/2026 Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal will serve as a celebration stage for the away team. Arsenal arrives at Selhurst Park as the new English champions, ending Manchester City’s two-decade dominance. Mikel Arteta is likely to use this match as a warm-up and player rotation opportunity before heading to Budapest for the Champions League final. For Arsenal fans, this game is an emotional moment to see their team conclude the domestic season on a high. Arsenal will be without Ben White due to a serious knee injury. Jurrien Timber remains doubtful despite light training, while Mikel Merino has fully resumed training and may feature from the bench. At the home side, Oliver Glasner is expected to rest key players to maintain fitness ahead of the UEFA Europa Conference League final. However, playing in front of their own fans always provides extra motivation for The Eagles to challenge big teams. Despite Arsenal’s rotation, the Gunners’ squad depth this season has proven highly capable. Their motivation to end the season with a victory remains strong. Crystal Palace will offer fierce resistance, but Arsenal’s counter-attacking efficiency is expected to be decisive. Despite losing on penalties to Arsenal, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner expressed pride in his team’s second-half performance and mental resilience. Manager Mikel Arteta praised Gabriel Jesus’ outstanding performance, which slightly eased the loss of Bukayo Saka for Arsenal. Arsenal defeated Crystal Palace 5-1 during their previous Premier League match at Selhurst Park in the 2024-2025 season. Declan Rice and Riccardo Calafiori are confirmed fit and ready to play in the Crystal Palace vs Arsenal match. Arsenal will return to Crystal Palace’s Selhurst Park on Sunday at 00:30 WIB, marking their second meeting within the same week.