Crystal Palace vs Arsenal Match Preview: May 24, 2026
Match Context
Crystal Palace host Arsenal at Selhurst Park, London, on 24 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 38. Arsenal arrive top of the table on 82 points, while Crystal Palace sit 15th with 45 points.
Crystal Palace Availability
Crystal Palace face multiple enforced absences.
- C. Doucoure (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- E. Nketiah (Thigh Injury) is sidelined.
- C. Richards (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
All three are confirmed as missing fixtures rather than doubtful. Key attacking figure J. Mateta, the club’s leading league scorer with 11 goals, is available and expected to shoulder the main goal threat.
Arsenal Availability
Arsenal also have defensive concerns.
- J. Timber (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
- B. White (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
Both are ruled out and will not feature. In attack, Arsenal’s top scorer V. Gyökeres, with 14 league goals, is available, as are chief creators L. Trossard, B. Saka and M. Ødegaard, all listed among the leading assist providers.
Impact Summary
Crystal Palace lose depth in midfield and defence through the absences of C. Doucoure and C. Richards, plus a rotation forward option in E. Nketiah, but crucially retain top scorer J. Mateta. Arsenal’s attacking output remains largely intact with V. Gyökeres, L. Trossard and B. Saka all available, though the loss of B. White and J. Timber slightly weakens their defensive platform rather than their direct goal threat.
