Crystal Palace 1-2 Arsenal Highlights, Premier League: Odegaard Lifts Trophy As Gunners End 22-Year Wait

Good evening, everyone. We are building up to the start of the matchday 38 (final day) fixture between The Gunners and Palace. Watch this space for live updates!

We are underway at Selhurst Park on the final day of the Premier League season.

Arsenal’s reshuffled setup is already catching the eye at Selhurst Park. Martin Zubimendi has started at right-back, while Cristhian Mosquera partners Christian Norgaard in central defence in a highly experimental lineup from Mikel Arteta. Despite the changes, Zubimendi, Mosquera and Riccardo Calafiori are all expected to play important roles in the upcoming clash against PSG.

Big chance for Crystal Palace and an even better save from Kepa Arrizabalaga! Daniel Munoz bursts into space inside the box, slips past Calafiori, and fires a powerful effort towards goal, but the Arsenal goalkeeper reacts brilliantly with a full-stretch diving stop to his left. Tempers and bodies then fly from the resulting corner as Strand Larsen and Lewis-Skelly tumble to the turf in a crowded penalty area scramble.

A brief pause in play here for the scheduled water break as temperatures remain high at Selhurst Park. News filtering through that Manchester City have taken the lead against Aston Villa, though Arsenal fans appear far more relaxed than they might have been earlier in the week. Some travelling supporters have even spotted Manchester City-branded water bottles in the stands and are enjoying the moment with plenty of laughs and cheers.

Goals are being scored across the Premier League on the final day, but Selhurst Park remains goalless. The same story is unfolding in the relegation battles elsewhere, where tension is clearly outweighing attacking freedom. Arsenal and Crystal Palace continue to probe cautiously in a tight contest with few clear-cut chances so far.

Arsenal finally break the deadlock and it’s a brilliant finish from Gabriel Jesus! Ethan Dowman starts the move with a clever touch before Gabriel Martinelli threads a perfect pass into the Brazilian striker. After missing two earlier chances, Jesus makes no mistake this time, drilling a low right-footed shot past Dean Henderson at the near post. The Arsenal forward celebrates with his trademark phone gesture as the away end erupts at Selhurst Park.

Arsenal go into the break with a deserved 1-0 lead over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Gabriel Jesus, who had missed a couple of earlier opportunities, finally found the breakthrough just before half-time with a sharp near-post finish after excellent work from Ethan Dowman and Gabriel Martinelli. Crystal Palace had their moments too, but Kepa Arrizabalaga produced a brilliant save to deny Daniel Munoz and keep the Gunners in front heading into the second half.

We are back underway at Selhurst Park with both managers making changes at the break. Crystal Palace bring on Adam Wharton, Tyrick Mitchell and Pino in place of Kamada, Sarr and Munoz as they search for an equaliser. Arsenal also make two key substitutions, with Gabriel and Kai Havertz replacing Norgaard and Calafiori for the second half.

Arsenal double their lead and Noni Madueke is the scorer! The Gunners make another set-piece count as a loose knock-back from the corner drops kindly for Madueke inside the area. The winger keeps his composure and drills a low left-footed finish through a crowded box and beyond Dean Henderson. The away fans erupt into loud “Arsenal, Arsenal” chants as Madueke celebrates in front of the travelling support. Another huge moment for Arsenal, and remarkably their 25th set-piece goal in the Premier League this season.

A huge boost for Arsenal as Mikel Merino makes his return after being sidelined since January. The Spaniard replaces Max Dowman and could now be in contention to feature in the upcoming Champions League final. Crystal Palace also make a cautious change, withdrawing Adam Wharton shortly after bringing him on, with the Eagles clearly unwilling to risk the midfielder ahead of Wednesday’s crucial fixture.

Concern for Arsenal late in the match as Noni Madueke goes down holding his left hamstring. The winger looks uncomfortable after an impressive performance, and Mikel Arteta is not taking any risks with important fixtures ahead. Viktor Gyokeres is being prepared to come on as Arsenal look to safely see out the closing stages.

Crystal Palace pull one back late on through Jean-Philippe Mateta! It’s a superbly worked move from the hosts as Pino delivers an excellent cross into the box, and Mateta rises highest to power a fine header beyond Kepa Arrizabalaga. Arsenal’s hopes of a clean sheet disappear, and Selhurst Park suddenly comes alive heading into the closing minutes.

Arsenal finish the Premier League season with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace and the celebrations can now truly begin for the Gunners. Goals from Gabriel Jesus and Noni Madueke proved enough despite Jean-Philippe Mateta’s late header for Palace. There was almost one final twist as former Palace star Eberechi Eze had a golden chance with the last kick of the game, but Dean Henderson denied his old teammate to keep the scoreline at 2-1.

Scenes of celebration across north London as Arsenal fans begin the party on the final day of the season. The atmosphere around the Emirates Stadium and Highbury is electric, with supporters flooding the streets in red and white as the Gunners prepare to celebrate another memorable campaign. Songs, chants and flares are already lighting up the area long before the trophy presentation begins.

Arsenal’s attention now quickly turns to the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain next Saturday. Mikel Arteta managed to rotate and rest several important players on the final day, with the club now dreaming of winning a first-ever European Cup. The celebrations will continue tonight, but preparations for the biggest match of the season begin immediately. Arsenal have also confirmed there will be no trophy parade until May 31, one day after the Champions League final.

The wait is almost over for Arsenal fans. After emotional scenes at Anfield and the Etihad with Mohamed Salah and Pep Guardiola saying goodbye, attention now shifts fully to Selhurst Park where the Gunners are moments away from lifting the Premier League trophy. The players are gathering, the stage is set, and thousands of travelling supporters are ready to celebrate a historic title-winning campaign under Mikel Arteta.

The stage is set at Selhurst Park as Arsenal prepare for the trophy lift. Hundreds of club staff and coaches have joined the players on the pitch, all wearing Arsenal shirts, while the travelling fans wait for Martin Odegaard to lift the Premier League trophy.

Mikel Arteta leads his Arsenal players back onto the Selhurst Park pitch to huge cheers from the travelling fans. The squad are now dressed in special ‘Champions 26’ shirts, with Arteta also joining in the celebrations as he shares handshakes and embraces with the Kroenke family. After years of rebuilding and near misses, this title triumph looks especially emotional and rewarding for the Arsenal manager.

Martin Odegaard steps forward to lift the Premier League trophy as Arsenal’s title-winning heroes gather around their captain at Selhurst Park. From Declan Rice’s commanding performances to Bukayo Saka’s brilliance and key contributions across the squad, the Gunners celebrate a memorable campaign before their skipper finally raises the trophy into the London sky.

The 2025/26 club season has officially come to an end, and focus across football has now shifted fully toward the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, Canada and Mexico. National teams are already announcing final squads, with England boss Thomas Tuchel confirming his 26-man group led by Harry Kane ahead of the tournament opener next month. Several Arsenal stars involved in today’s title celebrations will join up with their national teams later due to European commitments.

Preparations are intensifying across the globe, although a few concerns remain before kickoff. Injury worries continue to affect multiple nations, while DR Congo recently altered their World Cup training plans because of Ebola-related travel restrictions.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on June 11, with the final scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.