Manchester City welcome Crystal Palace to the Etihad in a must-win game that could prove vital in their bid to finish in the Premier League’s top four. Following a dull 0-0 draw in the Manchester derby and still missing star striker Erling Haaland, Pep Guardiola’s side are under pressure to rediscover their form.
Thanks to UEFA’s revised rules granting five English teams entry to next season’s Champions League, City still have a strong chance to qualify despite an inconsistent domestic campaign. A win against Palace would see them leapfrog both Chelsea and Newcastle—two teams who play later in the weekend—thereby boosting their European hopes.
Crystal Palace, however, are not to be underestimated. Under Oliver Glasner, they’ve been in excellent form, having won four of their last five league matches. Their recent victory over Brighton—a match filled with drama and bookings—highlighted their resilience and attacking intent. A win at the Etihad would mark a significant milestone in Palace’s season as they aim to break into the top half of the table.
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