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2026/27 Premier League, Matchday 2
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
Selhurst Park, London
Friday 28 August, 21:00
Manchester City will chase a second win at the start of the 2026/27 Premier League when they face hosts Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Friday 28 August, kick-off at 21:00.
Form
Palace’s campaign got off to a poor start, as they slumped to a 2-0 loss away to Everton on Saturday, while Man City pulled their home clash against Bournemouth from the fire – coming from a goal down to triumph 2-1 thanks to strikes from Marc Guehi (84’) and Josko Gvardiol (90+2’).
Team news
Palace are set to be without Ismaila Sarr (who continued to be linked with a move away from the club) and Chadi Riad, who looks set to be a long-term absentee after suffering a knee injury against Everton.
City will be without Jeremy Doku due to a calf injury, while midfielder Elliot Anderson is doubtful after being substituted on the hour mark in the win over Bournemouth.
Head-to-head
Palace and Man City have met in 69 matches across all competitions. The Citizens have claimed 35 wins compared to 17 for the Eagles, while 17 games have been drawn.
City completed a league ‘double’ over Palace last season, winning 3-0 in London in December 2025 and 3-0 in Manchester in May 2026.
Quotes
Man City match-winner Josko Gvardiol:
“Every game is important, especially here in England in the Premier League, the two cups plus the Champions League. I would say the most important thing is we won today and in five days there is another game. Crystal Palace away. Which is going to be difficult as well. We need to recover well, prepare right and be ready for every game now.”
Premier League Matchday 2 Fixtures
Friday 28 August
21:00: Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
Saturday 29 August
13:30: Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool
16:00: Coventry City vs Hull City
16:00: Bournemouth vs Everton
18:30: Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United
Sunday 30 August
15:00: Chelsea vs Brighton
15:00: Leeds United vs Brentford
15:00: Sunderland vs Fulham
17:30: Manchester United vs Ipswich Town
Monday 31 August
21:00: Aston Villa vs Arsenal
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