"It's an absolutely gargantuan evening in Scotland: if Hearts beat Falkirk and Celtic lose to Motherwell, the Edinburgh side will be crowned champions for the first time since 1960. Hearts v Falkirk, Motherwell v Celtic: Scottish Premiership live"
"By the time that Arsenal play Burnley on Monday, Manchester City should be just two points behind the Gunners with two games to play. Should. Of course, things are rarely as simple as should. It wasn't too long ago that Palace were Manchester City's bogey team literally any excuse to wheel out the Andros Townsend volley from 2019, a Puskas Award nominee and Guardiola will remember last year's FA Cup final all too well."
"Palace have nothing to play for in the Premier League, other than keeping form and fitness for the Conference League final later this month. That European final comes just three days after their final match of the season, against Arsenal no less, and there is plenty of scrutiny on Oliver Glasner's team selection both in that game and this evening against City. Will Palace's manager rest his best? Will those that play perform with the same drive and verve as is normally expected?"
"Glasner has hinted at squad rotation: I'm responsible for Crystal Palace and I get paid for doing the best things for Crystal Palace and not for City and not for Arsenal. Motivation for City, of course, is not a problem. They have everything to play for domestically, both in the Premier League and this Saturday's FA Cup final against Chelsea, and (that fateful 3-3 draw at Everton aside) are on a relentless run of form."
Hearts can be crowned Scottish Premiership champions for the first time since 1960 if they defeat Falkirk and Celtic lose to Motherwell. In the Premier League, Manchester City are expected to win against Crystal Palace, which would leave them two points behind Arsenal with two games remaining. Palace have previously troubled City and may again produce standout performances, including memories of past goals. Palace have little to play for in the league beyond form and fitness for the Conference League final later in the month, with their final league match coming just three days before that European final. Squad rotation is a concern, while City have strong motivation due to domestic objectives and an FA Cup final against Chelsea.
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