The Citizens were involved in a thrilling six-goal thriller against Newcastle United last weekend, while the Eagles are coming off back-to-back league and EFL Cup victories.
Team News
Manchester City
- Kalvin Phillips and Luke Mbete were both injured at Camp Nou, with the latter being stretchered off in a neck brace after a brutal collision.
- Aymeric Laporte is still out after having knee surgery over the summer, while Jack Grealish (ligament) and Nathan Ake (groin) are also questionable and will be evaluated before kickoff.
- Guardiola is anticipated to start the same lineup that started against Newcastle, with Haaland, Gundogan, Kevin De Bruyne, Rodri, and Ederson all set to start.
- Ruben Dias is poised to be returned at center-back, joining John Stones, Kyle Walker, and Joao Cancelo in the back four.
Crystal Palace
- Vieira made nine changes to his starting lineup for their EFL Cup match against Oxford, and he will most likely revert to the side that defeated Aston Villa.
- Marc Guehi was one of only two players to keep their starting spot in midweek, and he will be supported in defense by Joel Ward, Joachim Andersen, and Tyrick Mitchell.
- Edouard was the other player who preserved his spot in Vieira’s team, though his attacking position could be threatened by Mateta, while Jordan Ayew and Zaha are due to be recalled.
- Eberechi Eze, who has six goals in his past eight Premier League appearances away from home, is anticipated to play in midfield with Jeffery Schlupp and summer arrival Cheick Doucoure.
- James McArthur is questionable with a groin injury, while James Tomkins (calf), Jack Butland (broken wrist), and Nathan Ferguson (foot) are all out for the visitors.
Possible Lineup
Manchester City- Ederson; Walker, Stones, Dias, Cancelo; De Bruyne, Rodri, Gundogan; Bernardo, Haaland, Foden.
Crystal Palace- Guaita; Ward, Anderson, Guehi, Mitchell; Schlupp, Doucoure, Eze; Ayew, Edouard, Zaha;
Prediction Analysis
Man City struggled at home against Crystal Palace last season, but they have since scored at least twice in each of their previous 12 Premier League games, totaling 40 goals, and we anticipate Guardiola’s side to have more success on Saturday.
Palace could potentially threaten in the final third, but we predict the Citizens to outscore their opponents and win at the Etihad.
Our prediction is Manchester City 3-1 Crystal Palace.