Selhurst Park will host a fascinating Premier League clash as Crystal Palace take on Manchester City this weekend. Palace, buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Ipswich Town in midweek, are eager to improve their precarious position near the relegation zone.
Meanwhile, Manchester City, fresh from ending their winless run with a convincing 3-0 victory against Nottingham Forest, aim to build momentum as they pursue the league leaders Liverpool.
Both teams come into this fixture with contrasting ambitions but shared challenges, particularly in managing key player absences. Here, we explore the expected lineups for both sides and how recent performances might influence their tactical choices.
Crystal Palace Team News
Palace manager Oliver Glasner is expected to make minimal changes to the team that secured a narrow victory midweek.
The return of Daichi Kamada from suspension provides a welcome boost, with the versatile midfielder likely featuring either in midfield or an advanced role supporting the attack. Jean-Philippe Mateta remains pivotal upfront, with Eberechi Eze poised to provide creativity.
At the back, Marc Guehi is set to marshal the defence alongside Maxence Lacroix and Nathaniel Chalobah while Tyrick Mitchell and Munoz operate as wing-backs.
Cheick Doucoure will anchor the midfield, with Jefferson Lerma offering extra defensive solidity and Will Hughes tasked with breaking up City's creative play.
Crystal Palace Predicted Lineup to Face Manchester City
Henderson; Chalobah, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Doucoure, Lerma, Mitchell; Eze; Nketiah, Mateta
Here is how the side last lined up
Manchester City Team News
Pep Guardiola faces a defensive headache, with Nathan Ake and possibly Manuel Akanji ruled out. Josko Gvardiol may partner Ruben Dias in central defence, supported by full-backs Kyle Walker and Rico Lewis.
Midfield dynamo Kevin De Bruyne is expected to start, alongside Ilkay Gundogan and Jack Grealish, forming a potent midfield trio.
Upfront, Erling Haaland will spearhead the attack, flanked by the in-form Jeremy Doku and young talent Savinho, who has impressed in recent outings.
Manchester City Predicted Lineup to Face Crystal Palace
Ortega; Walker, Dias, Gvardiol, Lewis; De Bruyne, Gundogan, Grealish; Savinho, Haaland, Doku
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