Arsenal will be looking to continue their strong form against Crystal Palace, a team they have dominated in recent Premier League encounters. Crystal Palace, however, will be aiming to leverage their home form to upset the Gunners. Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Arsenal’s Dominance Over Palace
Crystal Palace have struggled against Arsenal in recent years, losing six of their last seven Premier League games. The only exception was a 2-2 draw at the Emirates in April last season. Arsenal have an impressive away record against Crystal Palace, having lost only two of their 16 Premier League away games. They’ve won the last three, scoring eight goals and conceding only one.
Eagles’ Home Form vs. Gunners’ Season Finale Record
Crystal Palace have a strong record when playing their final league match of the season at home as a top-flight side. They are unbeaten in their last twelve such games, winning eight and drawing four. The most recent was a 5-0 victory over Aston Villa in 2023-24.
Arsenal, however, have won their final Premier League game of the season more often than any other side, with 24 wins. The Gunners have won on MD38 in each of the last 14 campaigns. Their last defeat came back in 2004-05 at Birmingham City (1-2).
Key Players to Watch
Ismaïla Sarr has been in excellent form for Crystal Palace, scoring eight goals in his last eight starts in all competitions. He has scored in each of his last four starts. Since their return to the top-flight in 2013, the only player to score in five consecutive starts for the Eagles is Eberechi Eze in April/May last year.
Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus has a strong record in his team’s final Premier League match of the season, with involvement in seven goals (5 goals, 2 assists). He boasts the most MD38 goals and goal involvements of any current player in the division.
Current Form and Clean Sheet Ambitions
Crystal Palace are currently winless in their last six Premier League games, drawing three and losing three. However, the Eagles are unbeaten in five at Selhurst Park, with two wins and three draws since a 3-2 loss to Burnley in February.
- Crystal Palace are unbeaten in five at Selhurst Park
- Arsenal have won their last 14 final Premier League games
- Ismaïla Sarr has scored in his last four starts
Arsenal have won 29 games while keeping a clean sheet in all competitions this season. A win to nil in this match would equal their club record across a campaign, doing so 30 times in 1970-71. Arsenal haven’t faced a single shot on target in six different Premier League games this season, the joint-most by a side on record (since 2003-04) in a single campaign (Man City also six in 2017-18 and 2019-20).
As the final Premier League game approaches, Arsenal will aim to continue their winning ways, while Crystal Palace will look to capitalise on their home advantage and recent form at Selhurst Park.