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Arsenal have confirmed their detailed arrangements for Sunday’s Premier League trophy presentation at Selhurst Park, making sure that the momentous occasion reflects the club’s traditional heritage. Although Mikel Arteta’s champions will be compelled to play their final match against Crystal Palace in their change kit, they are set for a swift outfit switch once the full-time whistle blows and before the medals ceremony begins.

Planning a London celebration

According to football.london, Arsenal will don their classic red and white home colours before lifting the Premier League trophy on Sunday. The Gunners head to Selhurst Park having already wrapped up the title, courtesy of Manchester City’s midweek draw with Bournemouth, which mathematically sealed Arteta’s side as the new champions of England.

The entire Arsenal squad reportedly watched City’s stumble together and celebrated late into the night in London. However, the formal proceedings of collecting the silverware still await. Because Crystal Palace play in their traditional red and blue stripes, Arsenal will have to take the field in their white away kit for the 90-minute contest on the final day of the season.

Quick switch at Selhurst Park

Once the final whistle is blown, captain Martin Odegaard and his teammates will head back to the dressing room to change into Arsenal’s iconic home strip. This move ensures that all official photographs and the defining images of the trophy lift showcase the club’s famous red and white design, instead of the alternate colours.

During Arsenal’s brief kit change, Crystal Palace will hold their customary end-of-season lap of appreciation. Manager Oliver Glasner will use the moment to thank the home supporters before turning his attention toward the Eagles’ upcoming Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano. After the pitch is cleared, preparations will be completed for Arsenal’s Premier League trophy presentation.

Mikel Arteta sets the tone

Arteta has emphasised the need to celebrate the club’s success properly before shifting focus to their next major target. “We had 48 hours to enjoy the success of winning the league. Now, we’re going to prepare really well and we’re going to now lift again our habits and the standards that we normally do things to be the best possible way to compete,” the Spaniard explained.

The Arsenal boss wants his players to savour the moment with the travelling fans at Selhurst Park before moving forward. “On Sunday, we’ll have a little window there again to celebrate, to lift the trophy in a manner that deserves it, to connect with the people that we have constantly around us. And then we’ll have six days that we need to write a new history in this football club,” he added.

Focus shifts to Europe

The “new history” Arteta referred to is the upcoming UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday, May 30. Arsenal now have just under a week to transition from domestic glory to European ambition as they aim for their first-ever Champions League crown. Arteta remains confident that his players can balance the emotions of a title celebration with the demands of preparing for a high-stakes final.

Speaking about the clash with the French champions, Arteta said: “We’re going to prepare that game with the intention to win and write a new story in the club’s history, that’s for sure. And we know what it’s going to be. We need to earn it. We need to prepare so well. I’m really confident that we’re going to get there in the best possible place. And it’s going to be for 90 minutes, short time, at the biggest stage that we can play in a club competition against a top of one or two.”