Arsenal have been the next best team to Liverpool for much of the season. However, the Gunners may still not finish second.

Although the top flight still has two games remaining, Crystal Palace have confirmed Joel Ward’s 13-year stay at Selhurst Park will come to an emotional conclusion when his deal expires in June.

Jeffrey Schlupp and Joe Ledley were amongst the reactions as Crystal Palace announced the latest player exit ahead of the end of the season.

The main takeaway is that the manager has a lot of bargaining power in these talks and that will only increase if Palace win ...