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Crystal Palace Vs Man City: Preview, Team News, Head-to-head

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2 years ago

April 6, 2024

In a gripping title race, Manchester City travels to Crystal Palace and will hope for a Liverpool and Arsenal stumble, while the top four battle and relegation survival fight are also heating up.

Speaking ahead of the fixture, City manager Pep Guardiola said he’s unsure if Erling Haaland and Kevin DeBruyne will return to the team after the pair were unused substitutes in midweek as the defending champions brushed Aston Villa aside 4-1, with Phil Foden bagging a hat-trick.

City are third in the Premier League after the midweek fixtures, three points behind leaders Liverpool and one behind second-placed Arsenal.

Palace, meanwhile, sits in 14th, eight points above the relegation zone. They are winless in four under new boss Oliver Glasner following a narrow defeat against in-form Bournemouth in midweek and have only picked up three points once since January.

Team News

Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise is set to return after missing seven games, although manager Oliver Glasner confirms the midfielder will be limited to 15-20 minutes.

Defender Chris Richards, who suffered an injury against Nottingham Forest last weekend, is out for up to three weeks. Also, Cheick Doucoure, Matheus Franca, Marc Guehi, Rob Holding, Sam Johnstone, and Jesurun Rak-Sakyi are all injured.

Goalkeeper Ederson Morales could make a return for City, while Nathan Ake and Kyle Wlaker will miss the game.

Head-to-head

Man City wins: 37

Crystal Palace wins: 17

Draws: 16

Possible starting XI:

Crystal Palace: Henderson; Ward, Anderson, Lerma; Munoz, Hughes, Wharton, Mitchell; Eze, Mateta, J. Ayew

Man City: Ortega; Lewis, Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol; Rodri; Bernardo Silva, De Bruyne, Foden, Grealish; Haaland

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EPL: ‘Go For Alvarez’ – Paul Merson Hands Arsenal Two Signings To Make

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has handed his old club two signings to make in the summer.

Merson wants Arsenal to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez and a new midfielder.

“I would get a centre forward this summer, I would go for Julian Alvarez,” Merson said on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast.

“I am a big fan. If they could get him, I would. I still think they probably need another midfield player as well.”

Arsenal is expected to bolster its squad in the summer after winning the Premier League title ahead of Manchester City this season.

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EPL: Wayne Rooney Picks Most Improved Player This Season

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has picked the Red Devils defender Luke Shaw as the most improved player in the Premier League following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Speaking on his BBC podcast, Rooney said, “I think, for me, Luke Shaw. I think Luke Shaw has been the most improved player this season.

“I know he is an experienced player now, but I think his level this season has been much better than it has been in recent seasons.

“People might look at Kobbie Mainoo but I don’t think he’s improved. It was just the fact he wasn’t playing under the former manager so it wasn’t good or bad.”

Shaw enjoyed one of his most consistent seasons at Man United and started all of Man United’s Premier League games.

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EPL: Maresca Signs Three-year Contract To Replace Guardiola At Man City

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May 26, 2026

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Former Chelsea and Leicester City manager, Enzo Maresca has signed a three-year contract with Manchester City.

Maresca will now replace Pep Guardiola, who took charge of his last game on Sunday – a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, wrote on X on Tuesday: “Enzo Maresca has already signed a three-year deal as Manchester City’s new manager.

“Agreement until June 2029 and new chapter to start soon at #MCFC, with Maresca fully involved in the transfer strategy.

“Here we go, 100% confirmed.”

Maresca has been out of work since he left Stamford Bridge in January this year and has snubbed offers while waiting for the City job.