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Crystal Palace v Ipswich Town - Carabao Cup Second Round
James McArthur of Crystal Palace shields the ball in an FA Cup game

Crystal Palace's Scottish midfield enforcer, James McArthur is currently in his fourth season at the club since his move from Wigan in 2014. The Scotsman has been influential for Palace in the last few seasons and enjoyed his most prolific goalscoring season in the previous campaign as he notched 5 goals and helped in the club's bid to avoid relegation.

However, the club this term is currently just two points clear of the bottom three, having played an extra game. The 30-year-old is out of contract with the club in June and will be eager to preserve the club's Premier League status and earn himself a new contract at the club. A host of players at the club have been relegated before with other Premier League clubs including McArthur with Wigan and will be keen to avoid facing another drop.

However, if Crystal Palace does get relegated at the end of the season, the Scotsman might opt to leave the club and sign elsewhere provided the right offer arrives on a free transfer.

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