Arsenal don finally win Premier League title after 22 years, and now dem dey face Crystal Palace for Selhurst Park for final match of season. The Gunners, wey don already secure championship because Manchester City draw with Bournemouth, go collect trophy after full-time. Captain Martin Odegaard go lift silverware, following Patrick Vieira footsteps.
Crystal Palace, wey still dey prepare for Europa Conference League final against Real Vallecano on Wednesday, don struggle for league. Dem no win any of last six Premier League games, and dem dey risk lowest league finish for decade. But all that go mean nothing if dem win European trophy.
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager, say: “We have 48 hours to enjoy the success of winning the league, then we go prepare well because we need to lift our habits and standards to compete. On Sunday, we go celebrate and connect with people around us. Then we get six days to write new history for this club.”
Oliver Glasner, Palace manager, talk say: “You no win league on last day; you must play 38 games at consistent high level. Arsenal do incredible job, and dem deserve am. Selhurst Park get tight stadium, fans dey close, and I go miss support. I dey look forward to last game here, hosting new champions.”
Arsenal get injury boost as Mikel Merino don return to training after foot surgery, but Jurrien Timber still out. Ben White also miss game due to knee injury. For Palace, Chris Richards out with knee problem, and Cheick Doucoure and Eddie Nketiah still dey sideline. Borna Sasa available after recovery.
Arsenal don win 29 games with clean sheet this season, and one more go equal club record from 1970/71. Dem don win last three away games at Palace, including 5-1 victory for December 2024. Gabriel Jesus score twice for that match, and Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli, and Declan Rice also score.
Arteta likely to rotate squad, resting key players like Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and Gabriel ahead of Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. Fringe players like Max Dowman, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Gabriel Jesus, and Christian Nørgaard fit get rare starts.
Ismaila Sarr don score eight goals for last eight starts, and Martin Zubimendi fit set new record for appearances by player for debut season. Gabriel Martinelli score more goals against Palace than any other side, and Gabriel Jesus get most goal involvements for final matchday.
Referee Farai Hallam go handle match, with assistants Marc Perry and Mat Wilkes. VAR be Nick Hopton and Craig Taylor. Arsenal fans fit watch game live for Sky Sports Premier League, with special build-up from 2pm.
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