Crystal Palace vs Manchester City

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Premier League · Aug 28, 2026 · 19:00

Final score: Crystal Palace 1–4 Manchester City

Match preview

Selhurst Park braces for a compelling Premier League clash on August 28, 2026, as Crystal Palace host Manchester City. The Eagles, with a respectable 35% win rate and recent form showing three wins from their last five, will aim to defy the odds against a formidable City side. Palace's defensive solidity, having conceded just 36 goals this season, will be crucial against City's prolific attack, which has netted 63 times.

Manchester City, boasting a 61% win rate and an unbeaten run of five matches (three wins, two draws), arrive as favourites. Despite their superior league position and goal difference, the head-to-head record offers a glimmer of hope for Palace, who famously secured a 1-0 victory against City in a previous encounter. The draw probability stands at a high 50%, suggesting a tight affair. Key narratives will revolve around Palace's ability to frustrate City's relentless offensive play and whether City can break down a resilient home defence. Expect a tactical battle where individual brilliance could prove decisive.

Standings

Crystal Palace: #18 · 0 Pts · 2 P (0W 0D 2L)
Manchester City: #1 · 6 Pts · 2 P (2W 0D 0L)

Recent form

Crystal Palace

L Aug 22, 2026: Everton 2–0 Crystal Palace

Manchester City

W Aug 23, 2026: Manchester City 2–1 Bournemouth
L Aug 16, 2026: Arsenal 3–0 Manchester City
L Jul 1, 2025: Manchester City 3–4 Al-Hilal Saudi FC
W Jun 26, 2025: Juventus 2–5 Manchester City
W Jun 23, 2025: Manchester City 6–0 Al Ain

Head-to-head

2026-05-13T19:00:00+00:00: Manchester City 3–0 Crystal Palace
2025-12-14T14:00:00+00:00: Crystal Palace 0–3 Manchester City
2025-05-17T15:30:00+00:00: Crystal Palace 1–0 Manchester City
2025-04-12T11:30:00+00:00: Manchester City 5–2 Crystal Palace
2024-12-07T15:00:00+00:00: Crystal Palace 2–2 Manchester City

Lineups

Crystal Palace (Formation: 3-4-2-1)

1. D. Henderson, 6. J. Canvot, 26. C. Richards, 4. C. Riad, 2. D. Munoz, 20. A. Wharton, 18. D. Kamada, 3. T. Mitchell, 11. D. McNeil, 9. E. Nketiah, 14. J. Mateta

Manchester City (Formation: 4-2-3-1)

1. G. Donnarumma, 82. R. Lewis, 45. A. Khusanov, 3. R. Dias, 24. J. Gvardiol, 5. E. Anderson, 6. M. Guehi, 47. P. Foden, 33. N. O'Reilly, 42. A. Semenyo, 9. E. Haaland

Match events

17' Goal Normal Goal — E. Haaland (Manchester City) (assists: A. Semenyo)
33' Card Yellow Card — R. Cherki (Manchester City)
54' Goal Normal Goal — R. Cherki (Manchester City) (assists: P. Foden)
55' Card Yellow Card — E. Anderson (Manchester City)
56' Goal Own Goal — G. Donnarumma (Crystal Palace)
59' Goal Normal Goal — R. Cherki (Manchester City) (assists: J. Gvardiol)
63' subst Substitution 1 — J. Larsen (Crystal Palace) (assists: E. Guessand)
68' Card Yellow Card — A. Khalaili (Crystal Palace)
69' subst Substitution 2 — E. Nketiah (Crystal Palace) (assists: D. McNeil)
69' subst Substitution 3 — Y. Pino (Crystal Palace) (assists: Z. Gozo)