Man City Prepare for Crystal Palace Clash Amidst Premier League Title Race
Manchester City return to Premier League action this weekend with a visit to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace.
City Seeking Momentum After Ending Winless Streak
Pep Guardiola‘s side head into Saturday’s fixture buoyed by their midweek triumph over Nottingham Forest, ending a frustrating seven-game winless streak. Currently sitting fourth in the league table, City trail leaders Liverpool by nine points. Liverpool, who face Everton in the Merseyside derby earlier on Saturday, hold a commanding lead in the title race.
Chelsea and Arsenal, occupying second and third respectively, are only two points ahead of City, making this clash critical for Guardiola’s men as they push to close the gap.
Crystal Palace Fighting to Stay Afloat
Crystal Palace, languishing at 17th in the Premier League, will look to build on their recent 1-0 victory over Ipswich Town. Before that win, Palace endured a rough patch with four consecutive league games without a win.
City have enjoyed success on their last two visits to Selhurst Park but will remember the challenges posed by Palace in the past. The sides drew 2-2 at the Etihad Stadium last December, and City were held to a goalless draw at Selhurst Park during the 2021/22 season.
Match Details: Crystal Palace vs Man City
- Kick-Off: 3 PM, Saturday, December 7
- Venue: Selhurst Park
Is the Match on TV?
Due to the 3 PM blackout rule in the UK, the game will not be shown live domestically. However, the Manchester Evening News will provide live updates and post-match analysis straight from Selhurst Park.
How to Watch Abroad
Fans outside the UK can catch the action live:
- United States: Peacock (paid subscription) and NBC
- France: Canal+
- Australia: Optus Sport
- Canada: Fubo TV
City will aim for another vital three points to keep their title hopes alive as they face a Palace side eager to climb out of the relegation zone.
