2020-21 Premier League – Man City vs Crystal Palace Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Man City vs Crystal Palace kick off? Sunday 17th January, 2021 – 19:15 (UK)
Where is Man City vs Crystal Palace being played? Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Where can I get tickets for Man City vs Crystal Palace? Some clubs can now have some fans back in their stadiums so it is worth checking official club websites for the latest updates on the ticket situation
What TV channel is Man City vs Crystal Palace on in the UK? Sky Sports
Where can I stream Man City vs Crystal Palace in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live via Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
MAN CITY
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Walker, Stones, Dias, Cancelo; Rodri, Gundogan; Foden, De Bruyne, Sterling; Jesus
UNAVAILABLE: Ake (Injured), Laporte (Injured), Aguero (Isolating)
QUESTIONABLE:
CRYSTAL PALACE
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Guaita; Ward, Tomkins, Kouyate, Mitchell; Townsend, McArthur, Milivojevic, Eze; Benteke, Zaha
UNAVAILABLE: Wickham (Injured), Hennessey (Injured), Ferguson (Injured), Schlupp (Injured), Kelly (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Sakho (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Man City face Crystal Palace knowing they have a fantastic opportunity here to gain further ground on Liverpool and/or Man Utd with the two sides facing each other earlier in the day at Anfield. Pep Guardiola’s side are unbeaten in their last seven Premier League games and have also secured wins in both the Carabao Cup semi-finals and the FA Cup third round over the past few weeks. However, they have struggled historically against Crystal Palace at the Etihad Stadium, having picked up just one point in their last two home Premier League games against the Eagles. Palace have managed five goals over the course of those two games and with an attack containing the likes of Wilfried Zaha, it would not be a surprise to see the visitors get on the scoresheet vs City once again here as they look to use their searing pace offensively to punish any mistakes in possession from the hosts. Man City will enter this game with a severe intensity knowing how important it is that they close the gap on their title rivals and whilst both teams to score may prove a shrewd play, the hosts should still come out on top by at least two clear goals.
