Crystal Palace 1-2 Arsenal
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Arsenal won: Crystal Palace 1-2 Arsenal in the Premier League (Round 38) on Sun, 24 May 2026 at Selhurst Park, London. Crystal Palace goals: Jean-Philippe Mateta 89'. Arsenal goals: Gabriel Jesus 42', Noni Madueke 48'. Expected goals: 0.98-2.53. Possession: 40-60. Player of the match: Noni Madueke (8.3).
Match report
Arsenal beat Crystal Palace 2-1
Arsenal narrowly beat Crystal Palace 2-1 away from home at Selhurst Park on Sunday 24 May in the Premier League.
Gabriel Jesus put Arsenal ahead on 42' (0-1), Noni Madueke made it 0-2 on 48' and Jean-Philippe Mateta pulled one back for Crystal Palace on 89' (1-2).
Crystal Palace had 40% of the ball, shots were 8-17 (3-7 on target) and expected goals finished 0.98-2.53. Arsenal were the better side on chances, too.
Noni Madueke (Arsenal) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 25,192. Referee: Farai Hallam.
Match stats
| Crystal Palace | Arsenal | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 40 | 60 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.98 | 2.53 |
| Total shots | 8 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 21 | 41 |
| Big chances | 3 | 7 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 7 |
| Accurate passes | 261 (80%) | 460 (89%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 3 | 4 |
| Total shots | 8 | 17 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 14 |
Lineups
Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1): Dean Henderson, Nathaniel Clyne, Jefferson Lerma, Chadi Riad, Daniel Muñoz, Daichi Kamada, Will Hughes, Rio Cardines, Justin Devenny, Ismaïla Sarr, Jørgen Strand Larsen
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martín Zubimendi, Cristhian Mosquera, Piero Hincapié, Riccardo Calafiori, Christian Nørgaard, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Noni Madueke, Max Dowman, Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus
Key events
- 42' · Goal · Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal)
- 46' · Substitution · Gabriel for Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal)
- 46' · Substitution · Kai Havertz for Christian Nørgaard (Arsenal)
- 46' · Substitution · Adam Wharton for Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace)
- 46' · Substitution · Yéremi Pino for Ismaïla Sarr (Crystal Palace)
- 46' · Substitution · Tyrick Mitchell for Daniel Muñoz (Crystal Palace)
- 48' · Goal · Noni Madueke (Arsenal)
- 62' · Substitution · Mikel Merino for Max Dowman (Arsenal)
- 62' · Substitution · Evann Guessand for Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace)
- 74' · Yellow card · Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal)
- 75' · Substitution · Eberechi Eze for Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal)
- 77' · Substitution · Jean-Philippe Mateta for Jørgen Strand Larsen (Crystal Palace)
- 83' · Substitution · Viktor Gyökeres for Noni Madueke (Arsenal)
- 89' · Goal · Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
All-time head-to-head
32 league meetings since 1994: Crystal Palace 4, draws 9, Arsenal 19.
Questions
Who won Crystal Palace vs Arsenal?
Arsenal won, 1-2 (Premier League) on Sun, 24 May 2026.
When and where is Crystal Palace vs Arsenal?
Sun, 24 May 2026, 15:00 UTC at Selhurst Park, London, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Crystal Palace and Arsenal?
In 32 league meetings since 1994: Crystal Palace 4 wins, 9 draws, Arsenal 19 wins (goals 33-65).