Premier League Quick Preview: Crystal Palace Vs Man City
While Manchester City began life after Pep Guardiola with a late 2-1 win over Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium, Crystal Palace went down to a 2-0 defeat at Everton.
Both sides had a bye in the second round of the Carabao Cup, so they have had plenty of time to prepare for this contest - the first of the season at Selhurst Park.
City start as favourites on betting apps, but Eagles fans will make it an uncomfortable environment for the visitors.
City Dominated Eagles In Recent Seasons
It's nine league games and counting for the last time Palace took all three points on offer since claiming a 2-0 win at the Etihad in October 2021, thanks to goals from Wilfried Zaha and Conor Gallagher.
However, a number of the current Eagles squad were involved when Palace won their first major trophy by beating City in the FA Cup final in May 2025, with Eberechi Eze scoring the only goal.
Palace's last league win in front of their own fans was in April 2015 when Glenn Murray and Jason Puncheon scored for the Eagles in a 2-1 win.
City won both league meetings 3-0 last season, winning both halves on each occasion.
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Hairless Haaland To Strike Again?
A summer haircut led to the first opening weekend without a goal for Erling Haaland since joining Manchester City.
However, the good news is that this weekend, he visits a ground that has served him very well over the years - Selhurst Park.
The Norwegian, who scored seven times at this summer's World Cup, has scored on each of his visits to Palace, notching five in total, including two last season in a 3-0 win.
Haaland has a great record of scoring 22 goals in 15 matches in the month of August, so don't be surprised if he gets on the scoresheet on Friday night.
Hot Streaks & Stats:
- Nine of Palace’s last 12 Premier League games produced over 2.5 goals.
- Only one of Palace’s last ten top-flight outings saw the away side on the day win (Away team: D4, L5).
- Six of City’s last nine competitive matches produced exactly three goals.
- City went unbeaten in all seven of their Premier League away games in London last season (W4, D3).
Continuing Team Streaks:
- Crystal Palace conceded 2+ goals - 7 games
- Crystal Palace allowed 13+ shots - 6 games
- Crystal Palace 3+ shots on target allowed - 14 games
- Crystal Palace 2+ saves forced - 5 games
- Man City 3+ shots on target registered - 17 games
- Man City 6+ corners forced - 11 games
- Man City 3+ corners forced - 23 games
- Man City 1+ goal scored - 17 games
- Man City 1+ opponent caught offside - 20 games
Continuing Player Streaks
- Nathaniel Clyne (CRY) 1+ tackle - 10 games
- Jorgen Strand Larsen (CRY) 1+ shot - 9 games
- Jefferson Lerma (CRY) 1+ foul won - 8 games
- Antoine Semenyo (MCI) 1+ shot - 38 games
- Elliot Anderson (MCI) 1+ foul committed - 16 starts
- Elliot Anderson (MCI) 1+ foul won - 14 games
- Erling Haaland (MCI) 2+ shots - 13 games
- Jeremy Doku (MCI) 1+ shot - 10 games
- Erling Haaland (MCI) 1+ shot on target - 8 games
A win for City will see them go top of the table with a maximum six points from their opening two matches.
New Palace boss Pierre Sage could do with three points to help win over Eagles supporters who may not be sure about his appointment to replace Oliver Glasner.
