Premier League Gameweek 38
Crystal Palace
May 24, 2026 4.00pm
Selhurst Park
Arsenal

Team News: Crystal Palace vs. Arsenal injury, suspension lists, predicted XIs

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Crystal Palace vs. Arsenal injury, suspension lists, predicted XIs
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Crystal Palace have the honour of being the first team to host the new Premier League champions on Sunday, when Arsenal visit Selhurst Park on the final matchday.

The Eagles could still finish as low as 16th in the Premier League table, while a win for Arsenal would see them surpass Liverpool's points total from the 2024-25 season.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of the team news for both clubs.

CRYSTAL PALACE vs. ARSENAL

CRYSTAL PALACE

Out: Chris Richards (ankle), Cheick Doucoure (fitness), Eddie Nketiah (thigh)

Doubtful: None

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Benitez; Canvot, Riad, Lacroix; Munoz, Lerma, Hughes, Sosa; Sarr, Johnson; Strand Larsen

ARSENAL

Out: Jurrien Timber (groin)

Doubtful: Mikel Merino (foot)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Kepa; Mosquera, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Odegaard, Norgaard, Lewis-Skelly; Madueke, Jesus, Martinelli 

Check out Sports Mole's video preview for Crystal Palace vs. Arsenal:

 
 

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