Manchester City, a dominant force in England, has been aiming to win the continental treble for the eighth time in Europe. However, their current standing is slightly below their expected level, with them currently fourth in the league table with 33 points in 16 rounds. Despite this, they are only four points away from Liverpool. With an easier schedule, they are expected to have a good run. City secured the knockout phase in the Champions League, but it was an easy group.

Crystal Palace, playing their 11th consecutive season in the Premier League, has been in the lower part of the league’s table but not close to relegation. Despite an OK start, they dropped to 15th place with only one point in the last five games. They are seven points away from the danger zone, and it is expected that they are underperforming and unlikely to be involved in the relegation battle.

Erling Haaland, who missed two games due to a foot injury, is likely not ready for the Crystal Palace game. Jeremy Doku, who missed three games due to a knock, is close to returning but will likely not start and play limited minutes. Kevin de Bruyne will remain sidelined with a hamstring injury after only playing one Premier League game this season. Pep Guardiola’s team rotation strategy in the Champions League vs Red Star match resulted in a 3:2 win in Belgrade, so a similar starting lineup is expected.

Jordan Ayew, a starting winger, will serve a one-game suspension against the Citizens due to a red card. Michael Olise is expected to start as a replacement. Goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, who suffered a minor injury in the previous match against Liverpool, is questionable for the upcoming game. Tyrick Mitchell, a starting left full-back, is also questionable due to a minor injury. Players who missed previous games will remain sidelined. Roy Hodgson is the third favorite for the next Premier League manager to lose his job, with odds at 11.0, only behind Steve Cooper and Erik ten Hag.

Predicted lineups:

Manchester City

Goalkeeper: Ederson
Defenders: Kyle Walker, Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake, Josko Gvardiol
Midfielders: Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Mateo Kovacic
Forwards: Phil Foden, Julian Alvarez, Jack Grealish

Crystal Palace

Goalkeeper: Remi Matthews
Defenders: Nathaniel Clyne, Joachim Andersen, Marc Guehi, Joel Ward
Midfielders: Chris Richards, Jefferson Lerma, Will Hughes
Forwards: Michael Olise, Odsonne Edouard,

Manchester City VS Crystal Palace (Last 6 matches)

• Manchester City – 4 wins
• Crystal Palace – 1 win
• Draws – 1

Over all competition record

England – Premier League Stats

Crystal Palace has the potential to score against Manchester City, but a 2-1 advantage is expected after 90 minutes.

Winning probability: Manchester City – 81% , Draw – 13% , Crystal Palace – 6%

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