Get confirmed lineups, team news, and betting odds for Crystal Palace vs Manchester City, alongside top prediction insights for this Premier League match.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Premier League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Friday 28 August 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue | Selhurst Park |
The starting lineups for the Premier League fixture between Crystal Palace and Manchester City have been confirmed.
Crystal Palace Starting XI
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI: Dean Henderson, Jaydee Canvot, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Chris Richards, Anan Khalaili, Daichi Kamada, Adam Wharton, Tyrick Mitchell, Eddie Nketiah, Yéremy Pino, Jørgen Strand Larsen
Substitutes: Daniel Muñoz, Zavier Gozo, Evann Guessand, Dwight McNeil, Will Hughes, Óscar Mingueza, Axel Disasi, Jefferson Lerma, Walter Benítez
Manchester City Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Rúben Dias, Nico O'Reilly, Josko Gvardiol, Abdukodir Khusanov, Marc Guéhi, Phil Foden, Elliot Anderson, Antoine Semenyo, Rayan Cherki, Erling Haaland
Substitutes: Ayyoub Bouaddi, Mateo Kovacic, Ryan McAidoo, Vitor Reis, Claudio Echeverri, Kaden Braithwaite, Rico Lewis, Rayan Aït-Nouri, Gerónimo Rulli
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Immediate Reaction
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace deploy a 3-4-2-1 setup for this fixture, with Dean Henderson starting in goal behind a defensive trio of Jaydee Canvot, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Chris Richards. Anan Khalaili and Tyrick Mitchell provide width as wing-backs, with Adam Wharton and Daichi Kamada anchoring the midfield, while Eddie Nketiah and Yéremy Pino support central striker Jørgen Strand Larsen.
Manchester City
Manchester City align in a 4-2-3-1 formation, featuring Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal protected by a back four of Abdukodir Khusanov, Rúben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico O'Reilly. Marc Guéhi and Elliot Anderson shield the defense in central midfield, while Phil Foden, Rayan Cherki, and Antoine Semenyo line up behind target man Erling Haaland.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Reactive Bet Builder
This featured bet builder combination highlights key selections for the match at Selhurst Park. The proposed multi-leg bet includes Erling Haaland to score anytime, Daichi Kamada to receive a card, Manchester City to score over 1.5 goals, and Rico Lewis to score anytime.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
With both lineups confirmed, Manchester City carry strong offensive threat led by Erling Haaland up front. Crystal Palace will look to stay compact in their 3-4-2-1 shape, but City's attacking quality and depth suggest the visitors possess the firepower to control the game and secure a victory.
Score Prediction: 1-2
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