Crystal Palace welcome Everton to Selhurst Park this Sunday with a golden opportunity to secure their Premier League status for another season. Sitting seven points clear of the relegation zone with just three games left, a win would mathematically confirm safety and ease any lingering nerves in South London.
However, the Eagles face a tricky challenge. Manager Oliver Glasner must navigate a fatigued squad after Thursday's grueling Conference League final triumph over Shakhtar Donetsk. That European success came at a cost, and rotation will be key to keeping legs fresh for this domestic push.
Palace have been fortress-like at home recently, going unbeaten in eight at Selhurst Park. But history is not on their side—they've won just one of their last 22 league meetings with Everton and have lost three straight against the Toffees. There's also a growing concern in attack: Palace rank 19th in the league for shots since January, and with only Burnley and Wolves scoring fewer goals this season, sharpening their offensive edge is critical.
Glasner is expected to make several changes following midweek exertions. Key players like Adam Wharton, Tyrick Mitchell, and Jean-Philippe Mateta could be rested, while Yeremy Pino and Ismaila Sarr may also drop to the bench. That opens the door for fringe players and younger talents to step up. Eddie Nketiah, Evann Guessand, and Cheick Doucouré remain sidelined through injury.
The manager has confirmed he'll rely on medical data to finalize his lineup—a smart move given the packed schedule. Palace have drawn five home games 0-0 this season, and with survival on the line, Glasner knows three points are non-negotiable. Securing safety now would allow full focus on the Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig.
Crystal Palace predicted XI: Henderson; Canvot, Richards, Riad; Munoz, Lerma, Hughes, Cardines; Johnson, Devenny; Strand Larsen
The action kicks off at 14:00 BST on Sunday, 10 May 2026, live on Sky Sports. Will Palace get the job done and book their spot for another Premier League campaign?