Crystal Palace head into the weekend on the back of a hard-fought 1-0 win over Ipswich in midweek, a result that brought a much-needed end to a four-game winless run in the Premier League.
Despite the victory, manager Oliver Glasner was candid in his post-match comments, expressing satisfaction with the result but acknowledging the team’s subdued performance. Sitting uncomfortably close to the relegation zone, Palace know there’s little room for complacency as they look to pull further away from danger.
Returning to Selhurst Park might offer a chance for the Eagles to build some momentum, but their home form has been anything but reassuring. They have managed just one win in their last seven league games in front of their own fans. While they’ve shown resilience when labeled underdogs, avoiding defeat in six of their nine league matches as outsiders, hosting Manchester City presents a challenge of an entirely different magnitude.
Manchester City arrive in South London with their own issues to address. Pep Guardiola’s side recently ended a frustrating run of seven winless games with a commanding 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest. That result, sparked by Guardiola’s rallying call to the City faithful for greater support, was a significant step in the right direction. However, the task now is to secure back-to-back league wins, something the champions haven’t managed since October.
City’s recent away form has been uncharacteristically poor, with five consecutive losses on the road. This marks their worst run of away defeats since 2015, and they are perilously close to matching a streak last seen in 1995 when they suffered six successive away losses. Avoiding such a historical low will depend on their ability to extend an impressive unbeaten run at Selhurst Park, where they haven’t lost in their last ten visits, winning eight of those encounters.
For Crystal Palace, much of their hope may rest on the shoulders of Jean-Philippe Mateta. Known for delivering in crucial moments, the forward has scored decisive goals in four of his last five scoring appearances, with two of those strikes sealing 1-0 victories. His knack for popping up with vital contributions could be key if Palace are to find a way past the reigning champions.
Meanwhile, City’s Rico Lewis might fancy his chances of making an impact at Selhurst Park once again. The full-back has already demonstrated a knack for delivering in this fixture, having scored in both league meetings between the sides last season. With City looking to break their away-day hoodoo, contributions from across the pitch, including from young talents like Lewis, could prove invaluable.
One area of concern for Palace remains their lack of firepower in the first half of games. They have managed just one first-half goal at home all season, the lowest tally in the league. Against a side like City, who are known for fast starts and controlling possession, Palace will need to be wary of falling behind early.
As both teams prepare for this clash, the stakes are high for different reasons. Palace are looking to distance themselves from the bottom three and solidify their position in mid-table, while City are desperate to reassert their dominance and climb back toward the summit of the league. With contrasting forms and plenty on the line, this promises to be an intriguing battle at Selhurst Park.
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