Arsenal conclude their domestic campaign with a London derby against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Arsenal secured the Premier League title midweek after Manchester City drew with Bournemouth, ending a long wait to reclaim the crown. Palace have already secured safety and cannot qualify for Europe through the league, so attention shifts toward their upcoming Conference League final in Leipzig. Palace have struggled recently, with no wins in their last six league matches and at least two goals conceded in each of their previous five outings. Crystal Palace have been strong at home on final day, never losing a top-flight season finale at home and winning eight of 12 such matches. Palace face defensive absences, while Arsenal may rotate heavily ahead of their Champions League final.
"Newly-crowned Premier League champions Arsenal conclude their domestic campaign with a London derby against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday afternoon. Mikel Arteta's side officially secured the title in midweek after Manchester City were held to a draw by Bournemouth, ending Arsenal's long wait to reclaim the Premier League crown. While the Gunners prepare for a Champions League final later this month, Palace are also balancing attention between league duties and an upcoming European final of their own."
"Oliver Glasner's side have already secured safety and cannot qualify for Europe through the league, with focus now shifting towards their upcoming Conference League final in Leipzig. The Eagles are without a win in their last six Premier League matches and have conceded at least twice in each of their previous five outings. A 2-2 draw with Brentford last time out extended that difficult run, although Palace have traditionally been strong at Selhurst Park on the final day of Premier League seasons."
"They have never lost a top-flight season finale at home, winning eight of their 12 such matches. Team news for Crystal Palace vs Arsenal Crystal Palace are dealing with several defensive concerns after injuries picked up against Brentford. Chris Richards is definitely ruled out with ankle ligament damage, while Maxence Lacroix and Chadi Riad both remain doubts."
"Arsenal could rotate heavily with the Champions League final on the horizon. Mikel Merino has returned to training and may be involved, while Bukayo Saka, David Raya and William Saliba are all expected to be available despite being managed carefully during the week. Jurrien Timber remains a major doubt, and Arteta may hand opportunities to players such as Christian Norgaard, Noni Madueke and Gabriel Jesu"
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