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Manchester City prepares for match against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 6:30 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Manchester City prepares for match against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park
Summary

Manchester City faces Crystal Palace on Friday night at Selhurst Park in the Premier League. After a 2-1 victory over Bournemouth last weekend, City aims to maintain momentum. Manager Enzo Maresca is expected to deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Rayan Cherki and Matheus Nunes likely to start. Key players in the lineup include Gianluigi Donnarumma, Ruben Dias, and Erling Haaland. Jeremy Doku will miss the match due to injury.

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Status Watch
  • •Manchester City plays Crystal Palace on August 28, 2026.
  • •City aims for consecutive wins after defeating Bournemouth.
  • •Cherki and Nunes expected to start for City.
  • •Hauling Haaland seeks to score after unsuccessful first match.
  • •Doku sidelined due to injury.
Latest Updates
  • 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — The starting lineups have been confirmed by Manchester City and Crystal Palace
  • 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Cherki And Nunes To Start | 4-2-3-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup Vs Crystal Palace
What they're saying
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Manchester City will lock horns with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park this Friday night as they look to secure all three points on the road in the Premier League. The Mancunian club managed to secure a...

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Manchester City and Crystal Palace have confirmed their starting lineups ahead of tonight’s match at Selhurst Park. Enzo Maresca’s side will be aiming to continue building momentum after their lat...

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