A tantalising repeat of last season's dramatic FA Cup final unfolds this Sunday, as Crystal Palace welcomes Manchester City to Selhurst Park in a crucial top-four Premier League clash.
Fresh from European successes, both sides are riding waves of confidence. Pep Guardiola's men, however, will be driven by a desire for payback after Palace's victory at Wembley last May snatched silverware from their grasp.
📈Team Form📉
🔹 Crystal Palace: Fourth in the Premier League, having secured a place in the coveted Champions League spots.
🔸 Manchester City: Second in the table, just two points behind the leaders, and firmly in the title race.
📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊
🔥 Manchester City are on a four-match winning streak across all competitions.
🔥 Crystal Palace have won their last three matches in all competitions.
🔥 Manchester City have won 149 Premier League games while scoring three or more goals under Pep Guardiola.
🔥 This fixture last season at Selhurst Park ended in a 2-2 draw, before City recorded a 5-2 home victory.
🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥
🔴Crystal Palace | Form: W🟢D🟡W🟢L🔴W🟢W🟢:
Oliver Glasner's side returned home after three consecutive triumphant away days, which launched them into the top four. The Eagles have been strong at Selhurst Park, with only one home defeat this season.
However, they have drawn four of their seven league games there, showcasing a resilient but sometimes cautious approach. Their midweek 3-0 win in Europe will boost confidence further.
🔵Manchester City | Form: W🟢W🟢L🔴W🟢W🟢W🟢:
Pep Guardiola's team is building powerful momentum. A midweek 2-1 Champions League win at Real Madrid, sealed by a late penalty, demonstrated their enduring quality and nerve.
With the league leaders firmly in their sights, a victory here is crucial. Guardiola is on the verge of joining an exclusive club of managers with 150+ Premier League wins, each of whom has had their team score three or more goals.
👥 Predicted Lineups 👥
🔴Crystal Palace (possible):
Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Clyne, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Pino, Nketiah, Mateta.
🔵Manchester City (possible):
Donnarumma, Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly, Gonzalez, Silva, Reijnders, Foden, Haaland, Doku.
🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀
✨ Jean-Philippe Mateta — The striker is hopeful to return from injury to lead the Palace line.
✨ Erling Haaland — Ended a scoring drought with a decisive penalty in Madrid and remains City's primary threat.
✨ Adam Wharton — The midfielder's composure will be vital in the engine room battle against City's technicians.
✨ Jeremy Doku — His pace and trickery on the wing could be key in unlocking a disciplined Palace defence.
💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵
💵 Crystal Palace/Home to win = 4.07
💵 Manchester City/Away to win = 1.91
💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.63
💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 1.69
This match presents a fascinating tactical battle: a possession-dominant City side hungry for title-race points against a structured and counter-attacking Palace team full of belief.
With recent history and a cup final memory adding extra spice, Selhurst Park is set for a compelling Premier League encounter.
Who do you think will take the points? Tell us your prediction in the comments.
🔗 You can follow the Crystal Palace vs Manchester City game here on MSport.
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