Round 38 ·
Updated:
Half Time
0–1
90 Min
1–2
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Crystal Palace
3-4-2-1 · Oliver Glasner
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Arsenal
4-2-3-1 · Mikel Arteta
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
Crystal Palace were at home in London with Oliver Glasner on the touchline and a 3-4-2-1 shape, while Mikel Arteta's Arsenal arrived from the top of the table with a 4-2-3-1 and the weight of 82 points behind them. For supporters in Bangladesh watching at Sunday 24 May, 21:00 +06 on T Sports or GTV, the match carried both the title context and the final-day tension of a side protecting first place. The numbers around the contest framed the gap before kickoff, and the final score confirmed how close Palace came to changing the mood late on.
Arsenal's league position and record told the bigger story around the result: first place, 25 wins, 7 draws and only 5 losses, with 69 goals scored and 26 conceded for a goal difference of 43. Crystal Palace finished the day on 15th with 45 points, 11 wins, 12 draws and 14 losses, and their -9 goal difference showed the scale of the climb they had been making through the season. That contrast mattered throughout the match because Arsenal's numbers suggested control, while Palace's figures pointed to a team that could stay in games and make the visitor work.
The game also sat neatly inside the final-day table picture. Arsenal's 82 points left them 4 points clear of Manchester City on 78, so every controlled minute mattered in a round where the leader could not afford a slip. Crystal Palace, on 45 points, had already built a safer mid-table platform than their goal difference might suggest, and that made the late resistance more about pride and momentum than a change to the standings. Oliver Glasner's side still reached the closing stages with a chance to alter the result, and their 3-4-2-1 kept them in the contest until the last moments. Mikel Arteta's team, by contrast, had enough league strength to survive the pressure even after Palace scored at 89'.
In Bangladesh, the match offered the kind of late-season Premier League drama that lands well on a Sunday night, especially when the leader is playing away from home and the score remains tight into the final minutes. Selhurst Park in London gave the contest a familiar away-day backdrop for Arsenal, but the table context gave the result its edge: first place, 82 points, and a 4-point cushion over Manchester City after Round 38. Crystal Palace's 45-point finish and -9 goal difference underlined a respectable campaign without the same top-end force, while Arsenal's 43 goal difference again marked the gap in quality across the season. That broader picture, not just the 2-1 score, is what fans in Bangladesh will take from the night.
Arsenal left with the points and kept first place intact at 82, while Crystal Palace finished this Round 38 meeting with a narrow home defeat that reflected their season-long gap in attacking and defensive output. For Bangladesh readers, it was another late-night Premier League result with title implications still visible at the top.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
This will be a pressure test with momentum at stake, and the consequence language is clear: whichever side handles the bigger moments better will take a valuable step forward in a match that will demand character, control, and tactical discipline. At Selhurst Park, Crystal Palace and Arsenal will meet in a setting where every transition, every set piece, and every clean recovery phase could shape the result.
Crystal Palace, set to line up in a 3-4-2-1 under Oliver Glasner, will be judged on how well they balance pressing with rest-defense organisation. If they step out aggressively without enough cover behind the ball, Arsenal will look to exploit the spaces that open between the lines. If Palace stay compact and patient, they could turn the match into a more physical, stop-start contest where momentum changes quickly.
Arsenal, in a 4-2-3-1 under Mikel Arteta, will likely try to control possession phases and build pressure through structured circulation rather than forcing the game too early. Without advanced metrics, this story will be read through chance quality, control periods, and how cleanly the visitors can progress into the final third. If the first hour remains level, Arteta’s bench timing could become a decisive edge, especially if fresh legs alter the rhythm of the match.
For Bangladesh readers, this will be the kind of Premier League fixture that rewards close attention to structure rather than flash alone. It will offer a clear contrast in styles: Palace’s compact, direct threat against Arsenal’s more controlled possession game, with both teams needing discipline in transitions if they are to protect momentum. The pressure will be on both coaches to keep their sides tactically sharp under the Selhurst Park spotlight.
The decisive edge could come from who handles the middle third with greater composure.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 39%, Arsenal: 61%.
Oooh... that was a sitter! Eberechi Eze should have scored from that position
Good effort by Eberechi Eze as he directs a shot on target, but Dean Henderson saves it
The cross by Viktor Gyoekeres from Arsenal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Crystal Palace
Oooh... that was a sitter! Viktor Gyoekeres should have scored from that position
Viktor Gyoekeres from Arsenal sends an effort wide of target
Viktor Gyoekeres goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Viktor Gyoekeres but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Viktor Gyoekeres finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Kai Havertz creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Chadi Riad sends a header towards goal, but Kepa Arrizabalaga is there to comfortably save it
The cross by Rio Cardines from Crystal Palace successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Gabriel from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from Crystal Palace takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Martin Zubimendi from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Kai Havertz from Arsenal trips Yeremy Pino
Goal kick for Crystal Palace
Gabriel Martinelli swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Jefferson Lerma from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Evann Guessand from Crystal Palace is ruled offside
NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for Crystal Palace is revoked due to offside.
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Crystal Palace.
G O O O O A A A L! Crystal Palace score! Yeremy Pino is on the scoresheet.
A shot by Yeremy Pino is blocked
Cristhian Mosquera successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Yeremy Pino is blocked
The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added
Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 40%, Arsenal: 60%.
GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Crystal Palace stands.
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Crystal Palace.
Tyrick Mitchell made the key pass for the goal!
Yeremy Pino provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Jean-Philippe Mateta Crystal Palace scores with a header.
The cross by Yeremy Pino from Crystal Palace successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Goal kick for Crystal Palace
Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Crystal Palace take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jefferson Lerma from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Dean Henderson from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 39%, Arsenal: 61%.
Goal kick for Crystal Palace
Gabriel from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from Crystal Palace takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Noni Madueke is coming out with a knock and is replaced by Viktor Gyoekeres.
Noni Madueke is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Crystal Palace take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Crystal Palace take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 39%, Arsenal: 61%.
The referee signals a free kick as Jean-Philippe Mateta from Crystal Palace trips Gabriel Martinelli
Goal kick for Crystal Palace
Mikel Merino from Arsenal sends an effort wide of target
Mikel Merino goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Mikel Merino but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Mikel Merino finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
A shot by Kai Havertz is blocked
Chadi Riad from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Kepa Arrizabalaga from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Will Hughes swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Joergen Strand Larsen is leaving the field to be replaced by Jean-Philippe Mateta in a tactical substitution.
Gabriel relieves the pressure with a clearance
Gabriel Jesus is leaving the field to be replaced by Eberechi Eze in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 37%, Arsenal: 63%.
Yellow card for Gabriel Jesus
Gabriel Jesus is shown a yellow card by the referee
Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Yeremy Pino
Jefferson Lerma successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Kai Havertz is blocked
The cross by Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Cristhian Mosquera from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from Crystal Palace takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Gabriel from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Will Hughes swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Kai Havertz from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Mikel Merino from Arsenal trips Will Hughes
Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 36%, Arsenal: 64%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Gabriel is penalised for pushing Justin Devenny
Justin Devenny from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Noni Madueke swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
The referee signals a free kick as Joergen Strand Larsen from Crystal Palace trips Myles Lewis-Skelly
Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Tyrick Mitchell
Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 37%, Arsenal: 63%.
Goal kick for Arsenal
Rio Cardines from Crystal Palace sends an effort wide of target
Rio Cardines goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Rio Cardines but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Rio Cardines finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Cristhian Mosquera wins an air challenge against Joergen Strand Larsen
Dangerous challenge by Joergen Strand Larsen from Crystal Palace. Martin Zubimendi on the receiving end of that.
Good effort by Piero Hincapie as he directs a shot on target, but Dean Henderson saves it
Nathaniel Clyne successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Kai Havertz is blocked
Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Adam Wharton is leaving the field to be replaced by Evann Guessand in a tactical substitution.
Max Dowman is leaving the field to be replaced by Mikel Merino in a tactical substitution.
Crystal Palace take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 38%, Arsenal: 62%.
Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Chadi Riad from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Noni Madueke swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Tyrick Mitchell from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Arsenal are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 38%, Arsenal: 62%.
Adam Wharton is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Myles Lewis-Skelly makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee signals a free kick as Joergen Strand Larsen from Crystal Palace trips Myles Lewis-Skelly
Justin Devenny wins an air challenge against Piero Hincapie
Gabriel Jesus is penalised for pushing Jefferson Lerma
Goal kick for Arsenal
Joergen Strand Larsen from Crystal Palace sends an effort wide of target
Joergen Strand Larsen goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Joergen Strand Larsen but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Joergen Strand Larsen finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Tyrick Mitchell makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 38%, Arsenal: 62%.
Goal kick for Arsenal
A chance presents itself to Yeremy Pino from Crystal Palace but his header goes wide
The cross by Jefferson Lerma from Crystal Palace successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Jefferson Lerma wins an air challenge against Kai Havertz
A player from Crystal Palace takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Gabriel Martinelli made the key pass for the goal!
Kai Havertz provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Noni Madueke volleys the ball into the back of the net with the left. A great finish!
Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal swings in the corner from the left.
Justin Devenny is penalised for pushing Gabriel
Daniel Munoz is leaving the field to be replaced by Tyrick Mitchell in a tactical substitution.
Ismaila Sarr is leaving the field to be replaced by Yeremy Pino in a tactical substitution.
Daichi Kamada is leaving the field to be replaced by Adam Wharton in a tactical substitution.
Christian Noergaard is leaving the field to be replaced by Kai Havertz in a tactical substitution.
Riccardo Calafiori is leaving the field to be replaced by Gabriel in a tactical substitution.
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 37%, Arsenal: 63%.
Goal kick for Arsenal
Christian Noergaard from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Myles Lewis-Skelly from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Cristhian Mosquera from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from Crystal Palace takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Christian Noergaard from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added
Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 35%, Arsenal: 65%.
The referee signals a free kick as Martin Zubimendi from Arsenal trips Rio Cardines
Daniel Munoz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Max Dowman made the key pass for the goal!
Gabriel Martinelli provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Gabriel Jesus scores with the right foot!
Gabriel Martinelli creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Will Hughes successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Noni Madueke is blocked
Christian Noergaard makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The cross by Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 38%, Arsenal: 62%.
Kepa Arrizabalaga from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Cristhian Mosquera is penalised for pushing Joergen Strand Larsen
Cristhian Mosquera wins an air challenge against Joergen Strand Larsen
Chadi Riad successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Noni Madueke is blocked
The referee signals a free kick as Max Dowman from Arsenal trips Daichi Kamada
Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 34%, Arsenal: 66%.
Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
Crystal Palace take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Rio Cardines makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 33%, Arsenal: 67%.
Daniel Munoz from Crystal Palace commits a foul by elbowing Riccardo Calafiori
Nathaniel Clyne makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Piero Hincapie wins an air challenge against Joergen Strand Larsen
Dean Henderson from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Christian Noergaard makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 31%, Arsenal: 69%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
The referee signals a free kick as Will Hughes from Crystal Palace trips Myles Lewis-Skelly
Crystal Palace take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Crystal Palace
A chance presents itself to Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal but his header goes wide
The cross by Noni Madueke from Arsenal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Rio Cardines from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Chadi Riad from Crystal Palace goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Max Dowman
Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 33%, Arsenal: 67%.
Christian Noergaard makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Jefferson Lerma from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from Arsenal takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Joergen Strand Larsen is penalised for pushing Myles Lewis-Skelly
Daichi Kamada swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Kepa Arrizabalaga makes a crucial save!
Daniel Munoz sends a header towards goal, but Kepa Arrizabalaga is there to comfortably save it
The cross by Rio Cardines from Crystal Palace successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 34%, Arsenal: 66%.
Good effort by Gabriel Martinelli as he directs a shot on target, but Dean Henderson saves it
Max Dowman creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Arsenal start a counter attack
Piero Hincapie from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from Crystal Palace takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Piero Hincapie from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Piero Hincapie from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Christian Noergaard from Arsenal trips Ismaila Sarr
Oooh... that was a sitter! Gabriel Jesus should have scored from that position
Good effort by Gabriel Jesus as he directs a shot on target, but Dean Henderson saves it
Max Dowman creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Cristhian Mosquera wins an air challenge against Joergen Strand Larsen
Goal kick for Crystal Palace
Christian Noergaard fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 23%, Arsenal: 77%.
Will Hughes from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Daichi Kamada makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Cristhian Mosquera wins an air challenge against Joergen Strand Larsen
The referee signals a free kick as Christian Noergaard from Arsenal trips Will Hughes
Riccardo Calafiori wins an air challenge against Chadi Riad
The cross by Martin Zubimendi from Arsenal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Crystal Palace: 21%, Arsenal: 79%.
Good effort by Noni Madueke as he directs a shot on target, but Dean Henderson saves it
Oooh... that was a sitter! Gabriel Jesus should have scored from that position
POST! So nearly a goal by Gabriel Jesus but his finish hits the post!
Jefferson Lerma could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Arsenal are in control of the ball.
Arsenal kick-off, and the game is underway.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
Crystal Palace kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Selhurst Park, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Selhurst Park where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Selhurst Park where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Selhurst Park, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Selhurst Park, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Selhurst Park. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Bangladesh have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Bangladesh broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Crystal Palace vs Arsenal kicks off on Sunday 24 May 2026 at 21:00 +06 in Bangladesh.
Local broadcast partners for Bangladesh have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Bangladesh broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Team news has not been confirmed yet.
In the last 8 meetings, Crystal Palace have 0 wins, 1 draw, and Arsenal have 7 wins.
This is a Premier League Round 38 match at Selhurst Park in England.
Status
Finished
Minute
90+8'
Winner
Arsenal
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