Manchester City’s mini-crisis came to an end in the previous round of matches in the Premier League, and they will be aiming to close the gap on the top of the standings with a second straight victory when Crystal Palace are the visitors to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
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Pep Guardiola would have been delighted with his team’s performance in the latest round of matches in the Premier League, as City ended a four-game winless run in the top flight. The success ensured that City remain in fourth place in the standings, and they are just four points off the top of the standings.
City needed to be at their best in their recent fixture against Luton, as they battled back from a goal down to record maximum points. Jack Grealish was ultimately the match-winner at Kenilworth Road, as he netted his 50th club goal to record maximum points. However, City were once again vulnerable defensively, and that is an area that they will need to improve during the festive period.
Crystal Palace will be playing with some pressure on their shoulders this weekend, as the Eagles look to end a run of four defeats in their previous five matches. They also come into the weekend after suffering losses in each of their previous two. That run of form leaves them sitting 15th, and they are just seven points clear of the relegation places at this stage.
Roy Hodgson was furious with the officials in their previous match, as Jordan Ayew was shown two soft yellow cards. At the time, Palace were 1-0 up against Liverpool, but the red card saw the tide turn in the favour of the Reds, as they netted twice in the closing stages.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace Head to Head
Palace have recorded just three wins from their 20 matches against Man City across all competitions. However, they have upset the odds at the Etihad on two previous occasions, including most recently in October 2021. Last season, City landed a comfortable 4-2 success in this exact fixture.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace Prediction
City holds the advantage in the previous clashes between these sides, and they should be hard to beat this weekend. Therefore, the preference is for the home side to record a commanding victory in front of their own fans.
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