Arsenal legend Paul Merson weighs in on Crystal Palace v Stoke City

The former Arsenal star insists the Eagles will be looking to “put on a show” in their final home game of the season.

However, Merson reckons they will come up short in their quest for a 11th league win of the season.

Alan Pardew’s last win came on April 9 against relegation-battlers Norwich City, although Stoke are also suffering a dip in form.

The Potters are 10th in the table but have lost three of their last five games, conceding 15 goals in that time.

Merson said in his Sky Sports prediction column: “I knew Stoke wouldn't lose last weekend after being beaten badly three on the trot, and I was impressed with Palace giving it a right go at Newcastle.

“Palace won't start resting players for the FA Cup final just yet, and it's the last home game of the season so I think they'll try and put on a bit of a show.

“There's not a lot between these two sides. Some would say Stoke have been indifferent this season with Mark Hughes, but it's only really been the last few games.

“Other than that I think they've been very entertaining.”

The ex-Gunner, who made over 300 appearances for the club in the 1980s and 90s, is predicting a 1-1 draw in the fixture at Selhurst Park.

He added: “Everybody is being judged compared to Leicester it seems, so for everyone else it's a bit of a benchmark, but they've finished above teams they probably didn't think they would at the start of the season.”