Crystal Palace have relied on a number of long-serving midfielders during their Premier LeaguePremier League era, particularly since returning to the top flight in 2013.
Following are Crystal Palace top 5 Premier League appearances for midfielders.
1. James McArthur – 240 appearances
James McArthur is Crystal Palace’s leading Premier League appearance maker among midfielders, with 240 appearances for the Eagles. The Scottish midfielder joined Palace from Wigan Athletic in 2014 and remained at Selhurst Park until 2023. McArthur also scored 17 Premier League goals for Crystal Palace.
His Palace Premier League career covered nine seasons, including campaigns in which he played all 38 games as well. His final Palace season, 2022/23, ended with four league appearances before his departure.
2. Luka Milivojevic – 183 appearances
Luka Milivojevic ranks second with 183 Premier League appearances for Crystal Palace. The Serbian midfielder arrived at Selhurst Park in January 2017 and quickly became a central figure in the Eagles’ midfield. He recorded 183 appearances, 28 goals and five assists in the Premier League for Palace.
Milivojevic was also one of Palace’s most reliable penalty takers and captains during his six-year spell. His best Premier League scoring season came in 2017/18, when he scored 10 goals. Across his Palace Premier League career, he accumulated 183 appearances before leaving in 2023.
3. Andros Townsend – 168 appearances
Andros Townsend occupies third place with 168 Premier League appearances for Crystal Palace. The winger joined Palace from Newcastle United in 2016 and spent five seasons with the club before leaving for Everton in 2021. He also scored 13 goals and 21 assists in the Premier League.
Townsend was particularly consistent during his Palace spell. He made at least 34 Premier League appearances in four of his five seasons, including 38 appearances in 2018/19. His Palace career ended with 168 league appearances, placing him ahead of several other long-serving midfielders.
4. Jason Puncheon – 153 appearances
Jason Puncheon is fourth with 153 Premier League appearances for Crystal Palace. A product of the club’s youth system, Puncheon returned to Palace permanently after an initial loan spell and subsequently became an important midfielder and captain. He also scored 15 goals and 19 assists for the Eagles.
Puncheon was especially prominent during Palace’s early years following their return to the Premier League. He played 37 league matches in 2014/15 and 36 in 2016/17, while also contributing important goals and assists. His final Palace Premier League appearance came in December 2018.
5. Eberechi Eze – 147 appearances
Eberechi Eze completes the top five with 147 Premier League appearances for Crystal Palace. The attacking midfielder joined Palace from Queens Park Rangers in 2020 and quickly became one of the club’s most influential creative players. He records 147 Palace Premier League appearances, alongside 34 goals and 24 assists.
Eze’s Palace record is particularly impressive because he reached 147 appearances in only five seasons before moving to Arsenal in 2025.
All of this information has been taken from the official website of Statbunker.
