It all comes down to this. Arsenal's 22-year wait for a Premier League title hangs in the balance, and the final act of the 2025/26 season will be written at Selhurst Park against Crystal Palace. For Mikel Arteta's side, there's no room for caution—only a win will do.
The Gunners have been here before, agonizingly close in recent seasons but unable to cross the finish line. A fourth consecutive title race defeat would be devastating, but history offers hope. Arsenal have dominated Palace in recent meetings, winning nine of their last ten encounters across all competitions. That includes two matches where they scored five goals, showing they know how to light up Selhurst Park.
Their last league meeting at the Emirates was a tight 1-0 affair, decided by a single strike from Eberechi Eze—his first league goal for Arsenal since his £67.5 million summer move from Queens Park Rangers. It was a moment of quality against his former rivals, and Arsenal will need more of that composure on the final day.
Palace, meanwhile, are a team in transition. They're preparing for their first-ever European final in the Europa Conference League against Rayo Vallecano, but their league form has been shaky—no wins in their last six since beating Newcastle United on April 12. That slump could be Arsenal's advantage, but in football, form is only part of the story.
The Gunners themselves have been inconsistent, winning just three of their last five league games. They scraped past West Ham 1-0 and suffered a frustrating defeat to Bournemouth at the Emirates. It's been a lesson in resilience, but it also raises questions about whether they can handle the pressure when it matters most.
Manchester City are still lurking, just behind in the standings. They face a tricky run-in against Bournemouth and Aston Villa—both capable of springing surprises, as Everton did when they held Guardiola's side to a 3-3 draw. But Arsenal can't afford to rely on others slipping up. They control their own destiny, starting with Monday night's clash against Burnley, which is no gimme.
In the Premier League, nothing is certain. But one thing is clear: Arsenal's title hopes rest on a final-day showdown at Selhurst Park. It's time to go all out.