Manchester City vs Crystal Palace Match Preview
Manchester City host Crystal Palace at Etihad Stadium in Manchester on 13 May 2026, with kick-off at 19:00 UTC in Premier League Regular Season - 31. Manchester City come into the fixture sitting 2nd on 74 points with a goal difference of 40, while Crystal Palace are 15th on 44 points and a goal difference of -6.
Manchester City Availability
Manchester City have three potential absentees, all listed as doubtful.
- J. Gvardiol (Broken Leg) is doubtful.
- A. Khusanov (Injury) is doubtful.
- Rodri (Groin Injury) is doubtful.
All issues are injury-related; there are no suspensions reported. With 72 league goals scored, the hosts retain their main attacking weapons, including leading scorer E. Haaland, who has 26 goals and 8 assists and is fully available.
Crystal Palace Availability
Crystal Palace face a heavier absentee list.
- C. Doucoure (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- E. Nketiah (Thigh Injury) is sidelined.
- E. Guessand (Knee Injury) is doubtful.
- B. Sosa (Injury) is doubtful.
Again, all problems are injury-related, with no yellow card or red card suspensions indicated.
Impact Summary
Manchester City’s doubts are concentrated in defense and midfield, but their core attacking output, led by E. Haaland, remains intact, preserving the bulk of their 72-goal threat. Crystal Palace, who have scored 38 league goals, lose depth in attack through E. Nketiah and potentially E. Guessand, placing greater responsibility on available top scorer J. Mateta, who has 11 league goals.
