Crystal Palace vs Man City Lineup Prediction

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – Winner of three titles last season, Manchester City (Man City) will visit Crystal Palace headquarters, Selhurst Park Stadium, in the continuation of the English League or Premier League, Saturday (6/4/2024) starting at 18.30 WIB.

Man City is currently in third place in the Premier League standings after their last match, Wednesday (3/4/2024), won 4-1 over visiting Aston Villa. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace is in 14th position with 30 points after losing 0-1 at home to Bournemouth.

Crystal Palace coach Oliver Glasnet is predicted to play a 3-4-2-1 pattern. Single striker Jean-Philippe Mateta will be supported by the duo Eberechi Eze and Jordan Ayew.

The midfield will be entrusted to Daniel Munoz, Adam Wharton, Will Hughes and Tyrick Mitchell. The trio of Joel Ward, Joachim Andersen, Jefferson Lerma will guard the back line. They guard goalkeeper Dean Henderson.

Meanwhile in the Man City camp, coach Pep Guardiola is predicted to use a 4-2-3-1 formation. Erling Haaland will return as the sole striker after being rested during the win over Aston Villa.

The Norwegian striker will be supported by the trio of Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, and winger whose performance is currently increasing, Phil Foden.

Rodri and Mateo Kovacic will partner in the middle row. Meanwhile, the back line will be filled with Manuel Akanji, Ruben Dias, John Stones and Josko Gvardiol. They will guard German goalkeeper Stefan Ortega who will play because main goalkeeper Ederson is still injured.

Since victory against Burnley in his first game as manager, new Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has now gone four games without a win.
The Eagles narrowly defeated when they met Bournemouth on Tuesday night.

Man City kept the pressure on Arsenal and Liverpool with a resounding 4-1 win against Aston Villa Wednesday night.
Hat trick Phil Foden allowed Pep Guardiola to win even by resting Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne. Man City is predicted to get maximum points in this match.

Predicted line-up

Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1):
Goalkeeper: Dean Henderson
Back: Joel Ward, Joachim Andersen, Jefferson Lerma
Center: Daniel Munoz, Adam Wharton, Will Hughes, Tyrick Mitchell
Forwards: Eberechi Eze, Jordan Ayew
Front: Jean-Philippe Mateta
Coach: Oliver Glasner

Manchester City (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Stefan Ortega
Back: Manuel Akanji, Ruben Dias, John Stones, Josko Gvardiol
Middle: Rodri, Mateo Kovacic
Forward: Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden
Forward: Erling Haaland
Coach: Pep Guardiola