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Palace Hosts Arsenal: Two London Giants Eye European Glory
23 May
Summary
- Crystal Palace aims to lift first European silverware in Leipzig.
- Arsenal seeks their first Premier League trophy since 2004.
- Both teams may rest key players before European final matches.
Crystal Palace will host Premier League champions Arsenal at Selhurst Park on Sunday, with both clubs having significant European finals on the horizon next week. Palace manager Oliver Glasner may opt to rotate his squad ahead of their Conference League decider in Leipzig. Despite being winless in their last six league games, Crystal Palace has secured their top-flight status, allowing them to focus on their pursuit of European silverware.
Ismaila Sarr has been a standout performer for Palace, netting eight goals in his last eight starts across all competitions, including crucial strikes in their Conference League semi-final. His 21 goals this season match a club record for a Premier League campaign. Arsenal fans anticipate celebrating their first Premier League title win since 2004. Manager Mikel Arteta might also rest key players before their Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.
Arsenal's success has been underpinned by their formidable defense, conceding just 26 goals this season, with key contributions from Gabriel, William Saliba, and goalkeeper David Raya. They have recorded 29 wins without conceding across all competitions, aiming to match a club record. Historically, Arsenal has a strong record on the final day of the season, winning 24 times, while Palace has never lost their final home league match.
