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James McArthur announces his retirement from football, with the FA Cup-winning former Crystal Palace and Wigan star bowing out after more than 300 Premier League appearances

Former Crystal Palace star James McArthur has announced his retirement from football aged 35.

McArthur made 253 appearances and scored 19 goals in all competitions for Palace after then-Eagles boss Neil Warnock signed him from Wigan for £12million in September 2014.

The midfielder would swiftly become one of the most beloved stalwarts at the club, consistently giving his all from central midfield as he developed from an forward thinking box-to-box player before adopting more defensive responsibilities in his later years.

Despite being limited to just four appearances last season, McArthur was given a dream farewell in front of the Selhurst Park faithful on the final day of the season, being handed the armband after coming on as a second-half substitute against Nottingham Forest.