Hostile waves surround Crystal Palace at the Selhurst Park as they receive a familiar foe in Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.
On the surface, they stand a team with nothing to lose or gain according to the premier league standing, but that is just a narrative that ignores the possibility that the Eagles could push for a European spot this season if they can keep on churning out the results.
Traditionally, Crystal Palace have been a side that Manchester City would consider a torn in their flesh. From out of nowhere, they have crept up with positive results in seasons where the Cityzens were high on form.
In the 2021/22 season, they were able to take 4 points off a City team high on the heels of chasing a premier league title against Liverpool, with a 0-0 draw surfacing just close to season’s end.
With a similar narrative on the cards again, this fixture becomes a very interesting one for neutrals and perhaps title rivals of Manchester City as they go on to face a Crystal Palace side currently sitting 14th in the league.
But that depends on the team that lines up for both teams.
Here goes the Confirmed Lineup both sides;
CRYSTAL PALACE CONFIRMED LINEUP:
Manchester City Confirmed Lineup: