Manchester City faces Crystal Palace tonight at the Etihad Stadium in a crucial Premier League match that they must win. The title race remains uncertain for Manchester City, as their chances depend on Arsenal‘s performance in their final two matches. If Arsenal secures victories in both, they will claim the Premier League title for the 2025-26 season. For Pep Guardiola’s team, the objective is clear: win their remaining three matches to leverage any errors by Mikel Arteta’s squad. As they prepare to take on Crystal Palace, City understands the importance of securing all three points.
Here is the latest Manchester City team and injury news and my predicted City starting eleven ahead of tonight’s match.
Latest Manchester City Injury and Team News
Manchester City nearly boasts a fully-fit squad for tonight’s encounter. The only two players who are in doubt are Rodri and Abdukodir Khusanov. Rodri has missed the last four matches due to a groin injury, while Khusanov missed City’s 3-0 victory over Brentford following a nasty knock suffered in his team’s 3-3 draw with Everton.
Pep Guardiola updated the media yesterday on the status of Rodri and Khusanov, confirming that both are feeling better as they approach the match. It remains to be seen if either will feature in any capacity tonight.
As Manchester City prepares for tonight’s match, there is some uncertainty regarding Pep Guardiola’s lineup. With the FA Cup final against Chelsea approaching on Saturday, it would not be surprising to see Guardiola rotate his starting XI to ensure a fully fit team for the important match at Wembley.
Predicted City Starting Eleven