Manchester City are unbeaten in ten visits to Selhurst Park, winning eight of them, so will the champions claim a third successive victory in South London?
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After getting back to winning ways on Wednesday, can Manchester City start to rebuild some momentum? Following last weekend's 2-0 thrashing at Anfield, the match significantly more one-sided than this scoreline would suggest, Pep Guardiola's team were without a win in seven across all competitions, losing four in a row in the Premier League and seemingly in crisis.
Thus, to the relief of all Citizens, their side ended this barren run in mid-week, beating Nottingham Forest 3-0 at the Etihad, with Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne and then Jérémy Doku all scoring on a cathartic night for both the home supporters but also the team too. Man City therefore sit fourth, nine points adrift run-away league-leaders Liverpool, with this the start of a crucial week, considering they visit Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday, before a mouthwatering Manchester derby is next Sunday's headliner, making victory in South London of paramount importance.
Crystal Palace meanwhile, having battled to a 2-2 draw at the Etihad a year ago, one of many notworthy results they've claimed in this fixture in recent times, will fancy their chances of further dertailing Man City's title chances. On Tuesday night, Oliver Glasner's team claimed a vital victory, with Jean-Philippe Mateta the only scorer at Portman Road as the Eagles defeated relegation rivals Ipswich, thereby propelling them out of the bottom three.
That was only Palace's second victory of the campaign, but they've now lost just one of their last six, unquestionably the better team against Newcastle last weekend, but requiring a stoppage time Daniel Muñoz header to salvage a share of the spoils. So, ahead of their own hotly-contested fixture next Sunday, traveling to take on fierce rivals Brighton, can Crystal Palace claim a famous scalp when the champions visit SE25?
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 71.
- Crystal Palace Wins: 17. Draws: 16. Manchester City Wins: 38.
Crystal Palace Team News
Chadi Riad, Adam Wharton and Matheus França remain sidelined, but Daichi Kamada can return, having now served his three-match ban. At the base of midfield, Cheick Doucouré has now started two of the last three matches, albeit he was replaced at half time by Jefferson Lerma on Tuesday, with the latter expected to get the nod this time. Eddie Nketiah has come off the bench during both matches this week, having recovered from a knock, but mid-week match-winner in Suffolk Jean-Philippe Mateta will continue to lead the line from the start. Colombian duo Daniel Muñoz and Lerma would miss next Sunday's massive trip to Brighton if booked, so must be careful.
Crystal Palace predicted lineup vs Manchester City: (3-4-3): Henderson; Chalobah, Guéhi, Lacroix; Muñoz, Hughes, Lerma, Mitchell; Sarr, Eze, Mateta.
Crystal Palace Player to Watch vs Manchester City
Eberechi Eze has had 40 shots in the Premier League so far this season, but has only scored one goal; of all 21 players who've had 27+ shots, Eze is the only player to have scored once or fewer, making him the joint-second-least clinical player in the division, behind only Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Having said all of that, Eze is Palace's attacking focal point, without whom they'd be in serious trouble.
Manchester City Team News
John Stones, Nathan Aké, Rodri, Mateo Kovačić Phil Foden and Oscar Bobb are sidelined, but Man City's injury concerns are easing, with Kevin De Bruyne starting for the first time since 18 September in mid-week. Pep Guardiola deployed a very attacking team against Nottingham Forest, with İlkay Gündoğan a one-man midfield, so will either Matheus Nunes or Rico Lewis return here? In goal, with Ederson having been dropped, Stefan Ortega Moreno could be set to start three successive Premier League fixtures for only the second time, previously doing so in April of this year. Bernardo Silva will sit out next Sunday's Manchester derby if cautioned.
Manchester City predicted lineup vs Crystal Palace: (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Walker, Akanji, Rúben Dias, Gvardiol; Gündoğan, Nunes, Silva, De Bruyne, Doku; Håland.
Manchester City Players to Watch vs Crystal Palace
Erling Braut Håland's relative goal draught continues, scoring just twice across his last nine Premier League matches, failing to net in each of the last three, albeit he has netted during all three of his career outings against Palace, bagging five in three overall, so will the Norwegian get back on the scoresheet?
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Prediction
We are backing Man City for victory in the capital. The Sky Blues did get back to winning ways on Wednesday, albeit they gave Forest a few clear-cut opportunities, so we can certainly see Palace scoring, but we think the champions will just have enough: Crystal Palace 1-2 Manchester City.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Premier League game on TV channel?
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Premier League game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock & SiriusXM FC
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network 5 Canada
How to watch Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Premier League game on live streaming?
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Premier League game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: fuboTV, Peacock & SiriusXM FC
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What is the date and kick-off time for Crystal Palace vs Manchester City in the Premier League?
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City takes place on Saturday 7 December 2024, with kick off at 15:00 (GMT), 10:00 (EDT) & 7:00 (PST).