Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
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New management, old rivalries. Manchester City visit Selhurst Park under first-time boss Enzo Maresca, aiming to bounce back after finishing runner-up to Arsenal last season. Crystal Palace, now guided by Pierre Sage following Oliver Glasner's exit, arrive fresh off Conference League glory and last year's shock FA Cup final win over City. Both clubs are only weeks into new eras, making this an early gauge of progress.
Preseason was mixed for City, who beat Atlético Madrid but suffered a 3-0 Community Shield defeat to Arsenal. Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaila Sarr, Palace's top scorers last season, remain central to Sage's plans despite transfer interest in Sarr. Also watch Marc Guéhi, who left Palace for City in January and could line up against his old club for the first time. City have dominated this fixture historically, though Palace's Wembley upset proves they're never out of it.
Our prediction: 1-2
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Manchester City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Crystal Palace | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Head to Head
13
Crystal Palace wins
14
Draws
33
Manchester City wins
Goals: 56 - 113


