Manchester City travel to Selhurst Park on Friday night to face Crystal Palace as Enzo Maresca’s side look to make it two Premier League victories from two.
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City began the campaign with a dramatic 2-1 home victory over Bournemouth, scoring twice in the closing stages to overturn a one-goal deficit. Palace endured a far more difficult opening weekend, suffering a 2-0 defeat away to Everton.
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Manchester City got the result they wanted against Bournemouth, but their opening league performance demonstrated that the post-Pep Guardiola transition may take some time.
Maresca’s team fell behind before staging a late comeback. Former Palace defender Marc Guehi equalised in the 84th minute before Josko Gvardiol struck in stoppage time to secure a 2-1 victory.
1.66
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
Yes
Both team to score
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Rayan Cherki made an important impact from the bench, providing two assists, while Erling Haaland remained a major threat despite failing to score. Haaland registered two shots on target and has an outstanding record against Friday’s opponents, scoring eight goals in five Premier League appearances against Palace.
Palace have more immediate concerns after beginning Pierre Sage’s reign with defeat.
The Eagles lost 2-0 at Everton despite producing 11 attempts, only three of which were on target. They could also be without Ismaila Sarr, while Chadi Riad is an injury concern. Jean-Philippe Mateta’s situation has also attracted attention amid uncertainty surrounding his future.
City have injury problems of their own. Jeremy Doku is unavailable, while Elliot Anderson has been an injury doubt following his early withdrawal against Bournemouth.
2.10
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
No
Both teams to score
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Recent history nevertheless strongly favours the visitors. City completed a league double over Palace last season, winning 3-0 at Selhurst Park and 3-0 at home, and they are unbeaten in their last 11 Premier League trips to Palace.
The goals market is also worth considering. Each of the last six Premier League meetings has produced at least three goals, making a City victory combined with Over 2.5 Goals an attractive alternative to the shorter match-result price.
Recent Form & Stats
- Crystal Palace’s opening result: The Eagles started their Premier League campaign with a 2-0 defeat away to Everton.
- Manchester City’s opening result: City came from behind to beat Bournemouth 2-1, with Guehi and Gvardiol scoring late goals.
- Head-to-head: Manchester City are unbeaten in their last 11 Premier League visits to Selhurst Park, winning eight of them.
- Last season: City completed the league double over Palace with two 3-0 victories.
- Goals trend: The last six Premier League meetings between Palace and City have all produced Over 2.5 Goals.
- Haaland’s record: Erling Haaland has scored eight times in five Premier League appearances against Palace and has found the net on each of his four league visits to Selhurst Park.
Best Bets & Prediction
Prediction: Manchester City to win at 1.67.
Best Bet: Manchester City to win & over 2.5 total goals at 2.30.
Alternative Bet: Erling Haaland anytime goalscorer at 1.91.
