Team News for Manchester City v Crystal Palace
City continue to be without Erling Haaland, and the big Norwegian was noticeable by his absence at Old Trafford. Omar Marmoush played in a more advanced role in Haaland’s stead but the Egyptian lacks the physicality to bully defenders the way Haaland does.
Guardiola was quite cautious in his approach against United but he will have to loosen the shackles against Palace if City are to claim a much-needed three points. That could see the likes of Jeremy Doku and Savinho play from the off.
Manuel Akanji, John Stones, Nathan Ake and Rodri remain sidelined.
The win over Brighton came at a cost for Palace with both Marc Guehi and Eddie Nketiah receiving red cards and they will miss the trip to the Etihad due to suspension. The visitors also have a doubt over defender Maxence Lacroix.
Predicted line-ups for Manchester City v Crystal Palace
Manchester City: Ederson; Nunes, Dias, Khusanov, Gvardiol; Kovacic, Foden, De Bruyne; Doku, Savinho, Marmoush
Crystal Palace: Henderson; Lerma, Lacroix, Ward; Munoz, Mitchell; Kamada, Wharton, Sarr, Eze, Mateta
How to watch Manchester City v Crystal Palace: TV and streams
Manchester City v Crystal Palace kicks off at 1230 UK time and can be watched on TNT Sports.
It can be streamed via the Discovery+ app.
