Crystal Palace vs Arsenal Match Preview: Key Player Availability

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 absences.

• C. Doucoure (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
• E. Nketiah (Thigh Injury) is sidelined.
• C. Richards (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.

All three are listed as “Missing Fixture”, so they are not expected to feature. There are no suspensions reported for Palace. Key attacker J. Mateta, the club’s leading league scorer with 11 goals, is available and will shoulder much of the goal threat.

Arsenal Availability

Arsenal also have defensive concerns.

• J. Timber (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
• B. White (Knee Injury) is sidelined.

Both are confirmed as “Missing Fixture” and will not play. There are no suspension issues noted for Arsenal. Star forward V. Gyökeres, with 14 league goals, is available, as are chief creators L. Trossard, M. Ødegaard and B. Saka, all prominent in the assists chart.

Impact Summary

Crystal Palace lose depth in attack and defence but retain their main scorer, limiting the damage to their attacking output. Arsenal’s absences are concentrated at the back, so their attacking firepower remains largely intact, preserving the bulk of a 69-goal league return.