Crystal Palace vs Manchester City: Match preview, head-to-head, team news, key players

Crystal Palace face Manchester City in the Premier League at Selhurst Park on Sunday.

Palace secured a 2-1 win at Fulham last time out, while City beat Sunderland 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium.

Match preview

Palace beat Shelbourne 3-0 in the Europa Conference League on Thursday, and this will be another test of whether they can balance Premier League and European duties.

The Eagles have yet to register a league win after a European engagement. They have also won just two of their seven home games, making this fixture more daunting for them.

However, Oliver Glasner’s side have the second-best defensive record in the division, which could help them stop a free-scoring City side.

City have not been brilliant on their travels this term, picking up three wins from seven matches. They need to secure a victory and keep pace with table-toppers Arsenal.

Only one of the last 10 league meetings between them has ended in a goalless draw, potentially making this fixture one of the weekend’s most interesting match-ups.

Head-to-head

Palace have won 17, drawn 18 and lost 39 of their previous meetings with Man City.

Team news

Palace will be without Daniel Munoz, Chadi Riad, Caleb Kporha, Rio Cardines and Cheick Doucoure.

Glasner is hopeful that Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaila Sarr will recover in time for the game, but Jaydee Canvot’s fitness status is unknown.

John Stones, Mateo Kovacic and Rodri are sidelined for Man City.

Key players

Crystal Palace

Jean-Philippe Mateta: Has tallied three goal involvements in his last four meetings with City.

Marc Guehi: The centre-back has been brilliant at both ends of the pitch this season.

Man City

Erling Braut Haaland: Has scored six times in four league appearances against Palace.

Phil Foden: Has scored in each of his last three outings in the Premier League.

Stats 11v11.com & transfermarkt.com.