Manchester City vs Crystal Palace Preview: Team News and Key Players

Manchester City host Crystal Palace at Etihad Stadium, Manchester, on 13 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 31. Manchester City come into the fixture sitting 2nd with 74 points and a goal difference of 40, while Crystal Palace are 15th on 44 points with a goal difference of -6.

Manchester City Availability

Manchester City have three concerns ahead of kickoff.

• J. Gvardiol (Broken Leg) is doubtful.
• A. Khusanov (Injury) is doubtful.
• Rodri (Groin Injury) is doubtful.

All three issues affect City’s defensive and midfield balance, though their leading attacking contributors remain available. E. Haaland, the league’s top scorer with 26 goals and 8 assists, is fit, as is creative hub R. Cherki, who has 11 assists and 4 goals.

Crystal Palace Availability

Crystal Palace face a heavier absentee list.

• C. Doucoure (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
• E. Nketiah (Thigh Injury) is sidelined.
• E. Guessand (Knee Injury) is doubtful.
• B. Sosa (Injury) is doubtful.

The confirmed absences of C. Doucoure and E. Nketiah remove options in midfield and attack, while the doubts over E. Guessand and B. Sosa further stretch depth on the flanks and at full-back.

Impact Summary

From a pure attacking output perspective, Manchester City retain their main firepower, with E. Haaland’s 26 league goals underpinning a side that has scored 72 times. Crystal Palace’s top scorer J. Mateta, on 11 goals, is available, limiting the offensive damage of their injury list, though squad depth is clearly under pressure.