Manchester City vs Crystal Palace – Match preview and team news

Manchester City vs Crystal Palace – Match preview and team news Manchester City face Crystal Palace this evening in a crunch Premier League fixture. The Cityzens are bidding to chase down Arsenal in the title race and can not afford a slip-up at the Etihad. Pep Guardiola’s team trail the table toppers by five points, ahead of tonight’s game in hand.

With the upcoming weekend representing the penultimate round of Premier League games, City need maximum points and hope Arsenal stumble. Manchester City vs Crystal Palace: Match preview and team news Date: Wednesday, 13th May 2026 Kick-off: 20:00 BST Venue: Etihad Stadium. Referee: Stuart Attwell Last Meeting: Crystal Palace 0-3 Manchester City, 14th December 2025, Premier League Manchester City team news Pep Guardiola has said that Rodri and Abdukodir Khusanov are both “better” and will be assessed ahead of tonight’s clash.

The former has been sidelined since last month’s win over Arsenal with a muscular issue, while Khusanov picked up a knock at Everton. On Rodri, Guardiola said: “Better. We will see in training this afternoon.

(Khusanov is) Better as well. (He took a) tough knock against Beto when he played Everton. He’s better.