Crystal Palace vs Arsenal
Crystal Palace
Arsenal
Crystal Palace 1–2 Arsenal
Arsenal travel to Selhurst Park on Sunday 24 May with two points separating them from the top of the Premier League. Sophie Hargreaves breaks down the tactical picture, the numbers that matter, and where the game could be decided.
Arsenal claimed an impressive away victory to boost their season.
Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.
The result has implications at both ends of the Arsenal end of the standings.
- 42'assist: Gabriel Martinelli
- 46'off: Ismaïla Sarr
- 46'off: Christian Nørgaard
- 46'off: Daichi Kamada
- 46'off: Daniel Muñoz
- 46'off: Riccardo Calafiori
- 48'assist: Kai Havertz
- 62'off: Adam Wharton
- 62'off: Max Dowman
- 74'Foul
- 75'off: Gabriel Jesus
- 77'off: Jørgen Strand Larsen
- 83'off: Noni Madueke
- 89'assist: Yéremy Pino
- 90+1'
Expected Goals (xG)
Pressure Index
Sampled every minute from in-play data. Higher values reflect the side dominating possession, shots, and corners.
How the result affects the Premier League standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 38 | 26 | 7 | 5 | 85 |
| 2 |  Manchester City | 38 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 78 |
| 3 |  Manchester United | 38 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 71 |
| 4 |  Aston Villa | 38 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 65 |
| 5 |  Liverpool | 38 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 60 |
| 6 |  Bournemouth | 38 | 13 | 18 | 7 | 57 |
| 7 |  Sunderland | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 54 |
| 8 |  Brighton | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 53 |
What was the final score of Crystal Palace vs Arsenal?
The match finished 1-2 to Arsenal.
Who won Crystal Palace vs Arsenal?
Arsenal won the match 2-1.
When did Crystal Palace vs Arsenal take place?
The match took place on Sunday, 24 May 2026.
📊 AI-generated recap and structured data
Arsenal won 2-1 at Selhurst Park, landing our model's 53% pick for a visiting victory. Crystal Palace opened the scoring but could not hold on; Arsenal's second-half adjustments proved decisive in a match that saw both sides find the net, extending Palace's recent run of both teams scoring. Our AI engine favored the Gunners' form and away record into this fixture, and the result vindicated that lean. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Arsenal's win consolidated their position at the summit with another three points, moving further clear of challengers. Crystal Palace's defeat leaves them 15th with mounting pressure; their inability to keep clean sheets has become a season-defining weakness. The result aligns with our model's expectations given the 25-point gap in underlying performance between the sides.
Crystal Palace v Arsenal · Premier League · 24/05/2026, 16:00:00