Verdict: Manchester City win
Best Odds: 3/5
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Looking to make it back-to-back Premier League victories on Saturday afternoon, Manchester City will travel to Crystal Palace.
Crystal Palace
Starting with the hosts, claiming what was an essential boost earlier in the week as they snatched a 1-0 victory away at fellow strugglers Leicester, Crystal Palace will be desperate to use that performance as a platform to build on. However, still at the heart of a Premier League relegation scrap and with plenty of pressure remaining on Oliver Glasner’s shoulders, the Eagles know that stability is key going forward. Heading into November’s international break with a 2-0 loss at the hands of Fulham, the former Eintracht Frankfurt boss will have a headache over his side’s struggles in south London. Despite snatching a last-gasp equaliser against Newcastle in their most recent showdown at Selhurst Park, Palace have recorded just a single Premier League victory in front of their own supporters so far this season.
Crystal Palace Team News
Once again missing out away at Ipswich earlier in the week, Crystal Palace are once again expected to be without England international Adam Wharton on Saturday afternoon. However, summer recruit and former Lazio midfielder Daichi Kamada has served a three-match suspension and will return to Glasner’s squad in south London.
Bagging the winner at Portman Road on Tuesday night and recording a fourth Premier League strike of the season, Jean-Philippe Mateta will keep his spot leading the line. Failing to open his account since completing a permanent move from Arsenal over the summer, Eddie Nketiah will have to settle for a spot on the bench.
Manchester City
As for the visitors, while Manchester City might have an almighty battle on their hands in the race to make more Premier League history this season, the Sky Blues certainly claimed a much-needed boost in midweek. Eventually breezing their way to a routine 3-0 victory against Nottingham Forest, Pep Guardiola’s men will be looking for a repeat performance on Saturday afternoon. Making the trio to south London this weekend sat nine points adrift of Liverpool and top spot, the defending champions must avoid a potential banana skin at Selhurst Park. However, landing an action-packed 4-2 win when they last travelled to the capital back in April, City hold a dominant record against Saturday’s hosts. In fact, Guardiola’s men have lost just one of their last 11 Premier League battles – a run that stems all the way back to December 2018.
Manchester City Team News
While newly-crowned Ballon d’Or winner Rodri might have stated that he hopes to return before the end of the season, the Spanish ace remains on the sidelines with a long-term knee injury. Likewise, while Oscar Bobb might be inching towards a first-team return, the Norwegian youngster is not expected to feature in Guardiola’s squad.
Once again starting between the sticks against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night, Stefan Ortega should keep his spot ahead of Ederson. Failing to find the net in his previous three Premier League appearances, Erling Haaland will be looking to draw a line under his mini draught.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Key Factors to Consider
- When Crystal Palace and Manchester City last met back on April 6th, the Sky Blues collected a 4-2 win at Selhurst Park.
- Guardiola’s men have lost just one of their previous 11 Premier League showdowns against Saturday’s hosts.
- Man City have not suffered a single defeat at Selhurst Park since way back in April 2015.
- The last three meetings between Crystal Palace and Manchester City have produced 17 goals.
- Three of their previous four Premier League meetings have finished with both teams finding the net.
Conclusion
Claiming an essential boost on Wednesday night as they collected a routine 3-0 win against Nottingham Forest, Man City have been desperate for a repeat performance here. Landing an action-packed 4-2 victory when they last met Crystal Palace back in April, Guardiola’s side should be excited by a dominant record against Saturday’s hosts. Not suffering a single Premier League defeat at Selhurst Park since way back in April 2015, we are predicting an away win in south London.
Verdict: Manchester City win
Best Odds: 3/5
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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