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Arsenal, Crystal Palace Rotate Squads Ahead of European Finals

5/24/2026

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Summary

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Arsenal and Crystal Palace will field rotated sides on May 24, 2026, to prioritize European finals.
Mikel Arteta will rest Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Gabriel while Oliver Glasner rotates his squad due to injuries to Chris Richards and doubts over Borna Sosa.
The Selhurst Park match will be refereed by Farai Hallam, with VAR Nick Hopton, and broadcast on CNBC in the U.S. and Sky Sports in the U.K.

History

Historical Context

On 25 May 2005 Liverpool erased a 3-0 half-time deficit to beat AC Milan on penalties, securing their fifth European Cup in the “Miracle of Istanbul.” That comeback showed the value of preserving key players for finals, prompting Arsenal and Crystal Palace to rest stars such as Bukayo Saka and Chris Richards ahead of their May 2026 decisive matches.

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Story summary

Arsenal and Crystal Palace will field rotated sides on May 24, 2026, to prioritize European finals.
Mikel Arteta will rest Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Gabriel while Oliver Glasner rotates his squad due to injuries to Chris Richards and doubts over Borna Sosa.
The Selhurst Park match will be refereed by Farai Hallam, with VAR Nick Hopton, and broadcast on CNBC in the U.S. and Sky Sports in the U.K.

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