Manchester City are aiming to return to winning ways when they face Crystal Palace this weekend.
It was yet another dreary performance from Manchester City last weekend as they played put the stale in stalemate with a goalless Manchester derby.
With Newcastle United in red-hot form and Chelsea getting results, Pep Guardiola is in real danger of his side not even qualifying for the Champions League.
City currently sit sixth in the Premier League table, a point behind Newcastle having played a game more, and fifth will secure a spot in Europe’s top competition.
If they want to get there, then they must return to winning ways when they face Crystal Palace this weekend, when semi-automated off-sides will be used in the Premier League for the first time.
Here’s everything you need to know about the fixture.
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When is Manchester City vs Crystal Palace?
Manchester City take on Crystal Palace at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, April 12. Kick-off is at 12:30 pm.
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How to watch Man City vs Crystal Palace
Unsurprisingly for a fixture that tends to produce entertaining matches, City vs Palace has been selected for television coverage.
TV channel
TNT Sports will broadcast the match on their TNT Sports 1 channel. Coverage begins at 11 am.
Man City vs Palace live stream
The streaming home for TNT Sports is Discovery+.
Those with a subscription will be able to stream Saturday’s game live on their laptops, smart TVs, smartphones and tablets via the Discovery+ app.
It will cost you £30.99 per month to subscribe to Discovery+.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace team news
City have suffered no fresh injury concerns since their last outing but remain with Erling Haaland, Nathan Ake, John Stones, Manuel Akanji and Rodri.
Guardiola said ahead of the game: “Still injured, they are still injured.
“It’s happened all season. We adapt. And you can see that the position you’re in is a disaster, and it could be worse.”
Palace have an even bigger injury list with Romain Esse, Matt Turner, Cheick Doucoure and Chadi Riad all out and Marc Guehi and Eddie Nketiah are suspended.
Maxence Lacroix and Chris Richards are available, though.
| Position | Team | Played MP | Won W | Drawn D | Lost L | For GF | Against GA | Diff GD | Points Pts |
| 1 |  LiverpoolLiverpool | 31 | 22 | 7 | 2 | 72 | 30 | 42 | 73 |
| 2 |  ArsenalArsenal | 31 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 56 | 26 | 30 | 62 |
| 3 |  Nottm ForestNottingham Forest | 31 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 51 | 37 | 14 | 57 |
| 4 |  ChelseaChelsea | 31 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 54 | 37 | 17 | 53 |
| 5 |  NewcastleNewcastle | 30 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 52 | 39 | 13 | 53 |
| 6 | Man CityManchester City | 31 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 57 | 40 | 17 | 52 |
| 7 |  Aston VillaAston Villa | 31 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 46 | 46 | 0 | 51 |
| 8 |  FulhamFulham | 31 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 47 | 42 | 5 | 48 |
| 9 |  BrightonBrighton | 31 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 49 | 47 | 2 | 47 |
| 10 |  B’mouthBournemouth | 31 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 51 | 40 | 11 | 45 |
| 11 | Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace | 30 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 39 | 35 | 4 | 43 |
Referee and officials
- Referee: Jarred Gillett
- Assistants: Darren Cann, Ian Hussin
- Fourth official: Chris Kavanagh
- VAR: Peter Bankes
- Assistant VAR: Simon Bennett
Prediction
Palace are often a bogey team for City and are in a fine run of form themselves. This could easily be a draw.
Prediction: Manchester City 1-1 Crystal Palace.
