EPL match previews include Liverpool and Crystal Palace's upcoming fixtures
The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 11:01 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Crystal Palace hosts Manchester City on Friday at 8pm BST, while Liverpool takes on Nottingham Forest Saturday at 12:30pm BST. Both teams are seeking crucial points as the Premier League season progresses. Crystal Palace's Marc Guéhi returns to action after a strong performance against Bournemouth, where he played in midfield. Meanwhile, Liverpool aims to strengthen its midfield ahead of their match. Other matches include Bournemouth vs. Everton and Tottenham vs. Newcastle, both on Saturday.
- •Crystal Palace faces Manchester City on Friday at 8pm BST.
- •Liverpool plays Nottingham Forest on Saturday at 12:30pm BST.
- •Marc Guéhi scored during last week's match against Bournemouth.
- •Ayyoub Bouaddi could make a debut for his new club.
- •Bournemouth and Everton also meet on Saturday at 3pm.
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"Liverpool need midfield nous, Michael Carrick is already under pressure and Villa can bid farewell to Enzi Konsa Enzo Maresca has a shiny new £85m midfielder he could select for a debut but, at 18 years old, he may want Ayyoub Bouaddi to have a bit of time watching on from the bench to learn about the Premier League from his elders. The Moroccan may not have anticipated one of those to be a centre-back by trade. Marc Guéhi will be eager to make a triumphant return to Crystal Palace and may well have the opportunity to do so from central midfield, where he played last weekend in the victory over Bournemouth, scoring the equaliser. The centre-back was a surprise selection in the blocker role next to Elliot Anderson, but equipped himself admirably and was not limited to the dirty work, often being found in more advanced positions in open play and happy to have the ball at his feet. His long-term future is unlikely to be outside of defence but further proof of Guéhi’s adaptability will be a positive for Maresca, as a long season awaits. Will Unwin Crystal Palace v Manchester City, Friday 8pm (all times BST) Liverpool v Nottingham Forest, Saturday 12.30pm Bournemouth v Everton, Saturday 3pm Coventry v Hull, Saturday 3pm Tottenham v Newcastle, Saturday 5.30pm Continue reading...
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