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
Arsenal left Selhurst Park with a 2-1 win that kept their Premier League title push in firm control on Sunday 24 May, 17:00 CAT. The result came on the final day, in Round 38, and it was the league leaders who found the sharper edge when the match tightened late. For fans in Namibia watching on SuperSport and DStv, the game underlined the gap between a side chasing 82 points and a home team sitting on 45.
At half-time, Arsenal were already ahead at 1-0, and that early advantage shaped the afternoon. Crystal Palace, managed by Oliver Glasner, lined up in a 3-4-2-1 and tried to stay compact at Selhurst Park in London, but Arsenal's 4-2-3-1 and Mikel Arteta's control of the match gave the visitors a stronger platform. Arsenal finished with 69 goals for and only 26 against across 37 played, while Palace's 40 scored and 49 conceded across 37 pointed to the different levels each side brought into the closing week.
The scoring sequence told the story. Arsenal struck in the 42nd minute to go 1-0, then doubled the lead in the 48th minute to move clear at 2-0. Crystal Palace replied in the 89th minute, which turned the last moments into a nervous finish, and a disallowed home goal in the 90th minute denied them a dramatic equaliser. A yellow card for Arsenal in the 74th minute was the only disciplinary note recorded, and the late pressure could not alter the final 2-1 outcome.
For Namibia, the 17:00 CAT kickoff fit an easy Sunday slot, and the SuperSport and DStv viewing window offered a clear route into a game that carried title-level significance. Arsenal's 69 goals for and 26 against, compared with Palace's 40 and 49, matched the way the contest unfolded over 90 minutes. Selhurst Park gave Crystal Palace a stage to push late, but the leaders still had enough discipline to protect the result when the pressure rose. The win left Arsenal in a stronger position at the top going into the close of Round 38.
Arsenal's 82 points and 43 goal difference now frame the final stretch at the summit, while Crystal Palace end the day on 45 points and -9. That contrast was visible in London, and it is the clearest marker for what follows next in the Premier League race.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
This will be a pressure test with momentum at stake. Crystal Palace and Arsenal will meet at Selhurst Park with both sides aware that this fixture could say a great deal about character, tactical discipline, and how well each team handles a high-stakes afternoon.
Crystal Palace will approach this as a chance to prove that their 3-4-2-1 can withstand long periods without the ball while still threatening in transition. Oliver Glasner will be judged on whether his pressing is controlled rather than reactive, and on whether the rest-defense behind the first wave of pressure will stay compact enough to protect against Arsenal’s movement between the lines.
Arsenal, shaped in a 4-2-3-1 under Mikel Arteta, will likely seek to manage the tempo through possession phases, but the real question will be how well they can turn control into clear chances. If Palace keep the game tight early, the visitors may need patience rather than speed alone, with the quality of their final pass and set pieces potentially carrying more weight than raw volume.
This will be framed less by advanced metrics and more by momentum, chance quality, and who controls the key stretches of the match. If the contest remains level after the first hour, Arteta’s bench timing could become decisive. Fresh legs in the attacking third may help Arsenal sustain pressing and attack tired spaces, while Palace will need to defend their box with concentration and avoid giving away cheap entries.
For readers in Namibia, this will be the kind of Premier League match that rewards attention to detail: pressing triggers, midfield spacing, and how each coach reacts to pressure after the break. At Selhurst Park, small tactical shifts could carry bigger consequences than usual.
Control, discipline, and bench impact could decide it.
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 Namibia have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Namibia broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff in Namibia is Sunday 24 May 2026 at 17:00 CAT.
Local broadcast partners for Namibia have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Namibia broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Team news has not been confirmed yet.
Across the last 8 meetings between Crystal Palace and Arsenal, Crystal Palace have 0 wins, there has been 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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