Arsenal, Crystal Palace Confirm Lineups Ahead of Premier League Clash

Arsenal and Crystal Palace both approach their Premier League clash with significant squad rotation and injury concerns, as their focus shifts to more crucial upcoming fixtures: Arsenal's Champions League semi-final and Palace's FA Cup semi-final. Bukayo Saka, having recovered from a recent knock, starts on the bench for Arsenal, while key players including Jorginho and Riccardo Calafiori remain sidelined. Mikel Arteta has made multiple changes to his lineup, giving opportunities to younger players like Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri, likely to rest regular starters ahead of the PSG match. Crystal Palace are similarly rotating, with Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaïla Sarr on the bench and defensive reshuffles due to Chris Richards' suspension. Both teams are managing long-term injuries, especially in defense for Palace, while Arsenal also miss several first-team regulars. The match is expected to be more about maintaining consistency and managing player fitness than influencing the Premier League title race, which is already out of Arsenal's reach.