Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace Premier League – Injury News, Match Preview and Predicted Line-Ups

In the reverse fixture back in December, City had to fight hard for a 2-2 draw at Selhurst Park, coming from behind twice to salvage a point.

Manchester City will be aiming to climb back into the Premier League’s top five as they welcome Crystal Palace to the Etihad Stadium for Saturday’s early kickoff. Currently sixth in the table with 52 points from 31 matches, City are just one point behind fifth-placed Newcastle, who also have a game in hand. With Champions League qualification still within reach, every point is crucial for Pep Guardiola’s men as the season enters its final stretch.

Crystal Palace, sitting 11th with 43 points, will be looking for a top-half finish. The Eagles have been in excellent form, losing just twice in their last 17 matches across all competitions since late December. In fact, only Liverpool (23) have earned more points over their last 10 league games than Crystal Palace’s 22. Their strong run continued last weekend as they claimed a 2-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion.

In the reverse fixture back in December, City had to fight hard for a 2-2 draw at Selhurst Park, coming from behind twice to salvage a point against a determined Palace side.

PEP 💬 I’m happy with the way we [have] handled the situation where we are. The challenge is to qualify to be in the Champions League next season.

Tomorrow we have a team in incredible, top form in the last month or two months. It’s always difficult with Palace here. I admire… pic.twitter.com/Z9iYSYWLY2
— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 11, 2025

Manchester City Injury News

Manchester City emerged from the goalless Manchester Derby without any new injury concerns. Although, they still remain without Rodri, Manuel Akanji, John Stones, Nathan Ake, and Erling Haaland. Youngster Nico O’Reilly could retain his place at left-back following a solid outing, while Pep Guardiola may opt to revert to a 4-2-3-1 formation for Saturday’s clash with Crystal Palace. Phil Foden will also be absent from today’s clash against Crystal Palace due to fitness concerns, as he has not yet fully recovered.

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Manchester City Predicted Starting Line-up:

Ederson; Lewis, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly; Gundogan, Gonzalez; Savinho, De Bruyne, Doku; Marmoush

Crystal Palace Injury News

Crystal Palace will be without Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucoure, who remain sidelined with long-term knee injuries, while Manager Oliver Glasner confirmed that Romain Esse and Matt Turner will miss the trip due to illness. Both Marc Guehi and Eddie Nketiah are suspended following their red cards in the win over Brighton. The duo’s suspension will be a big blow to the Eagles.

On a positive note, defenders Chris Richards and Maxence Lacroix are available. Lacroix was substituted as a concussion precaution in the last game.

Crystal Palace Predicted Starting Line-up:

Henderson; Lerma, Lacroix, Richards; Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Sarr, Eze; Mateta

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