Overview
- Manchester City sit second on 31 points, two behind leaders Arsenal, while Crystal Palace are fourth with 26.
- City’s momentum was boosted by a 2-1 triumph at Real Madrid, as Palace cruised 3-0 at Shelbourne in the Conference League.
- Palace wing-back Daniel Muñoz is out for at least four weeks after knee surgery and Ismaila Sarr is doubtful; City are without John Stones and Mateo Kovačić, with Rodri still sidelined.
- Palace are winless in their last 10 Premier League home games against City, though they won last season’s FA Cup final 1-0 through Eberechi Eze.
- Reports suggest Pep Guardiola may keep changes minimal in a familiar 4-3-3 led by Erling Haaland, while assistant Kolo Touré warns of Palace’s increased aggression and second-ball strength.