Crystal Palace have won only two of their last 14 meetings with Manchester City, but one of these victories did come in May's FA Cup Final at Wembley.
The Sky Blues are actually unbeaten in 11 visits to Selhurst, winning eight of them, their most-recent defeat in South London coming in April 2015 when Alan Pardew's side beat Manuel Pellegrini's team.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City preview
Can Manchester City continue to crank up the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal? Last weekend, the Sky Blues closed the gap at the top to just two points, with the Gunners losing while they swatted aside Sunderland 3-0. Rúben Dias, Joško Gvardiol and Phil Foden all scoring at the Etihad. That was a third successive victory for the Citizens, claiming all three points from eight of their last ten in the Premier League, looking ominous ahead of the festive fixtures list.
Then, on Wednesday night, Pep Guardiola's team fought back from a goal down to defeat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Bernabéu; Nico O'Reilly prodding home the equaliser, before Erling Braut Håland cooly converted a spot-kick. This moves them up to fourth in the Champions League table, very much on course to reach the round of 16, with Bodø/Glimt and Galatasaray their January opponents. Back in the Premier League, will the serial champions avoid this potential banana skin in South London?
As for Crystal Palace, well they start the weekend just two places and five points below their hosts, so cannot be underestimated. The Eagles collected three important Conference League points on Thursday, swatting aside Shelbourne 3-0 in Dublin. Christantus Uche, Eddie Nketiah and Yéremy Pino all on target during the first half at Tallaght Stadium.
Back in the Premier League, since the start of November, Oliver Glasner's side have accumulated 13 points out of a possible 18, beaten only by Manchester United. Last Sunday, the Eagles beat Fulham 2-1 at Craven Cottage, taking the lead through Nketiah, before Marc Guéhi's late header snatched victory right at the end. This leaves Palace fourth, having not finished that high since 1991, so can they put a serious dent in Man City's title hopes on Sunday?
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 75.
- Crystal Palace Wins: 18. Draws: 17. Manchester City Wins: 39.
Crystal Palace team news
Daniel Muñoz will be sidelined for at least four weeks due to a knee injury, which is a massive blow. Nathaniel Clyne deputised at right-wing-back against Fulham, before Justin Devenny occupied that role on Thursday, so who will get the nod here?
Elsewhere, Ismaïla Sarr is set to miss out too, this the final match before he heads to AFCON. Tyrick Mitchell, Jefferson Lerma and Jean-Philippe Mateta are set to return having been rested in Dublin.
Crystal Palace predicted lineup vs Manchester City: (3-4-3): Henderson; Richards, Guéhi, Lacroix; Clyne, Kamada, Wharton, Mitchell; Yéremy, Nketiah, Mateta.
Crystal Palace player to watch vs Manchester City
Eddie Nketiah has scored against both Fulham and Shelbourne this week, arguably in the best form of his Palace career. Having bagged a stoppage time winner against Liverpool in September, can the former Arsenal striker help his former team's title aspirations here?
Manchester City team news
Pep Guardiola's mass-rotation was once infamous, but these days his lineup is very settled, so an unchanged lineup from Wednesday night in Madrid could be on the cards.
In the continued absence of Rodri and Mateo Kovačić, Nico González will continue at the base of midfield, with Rayan Cherki prefered to Tijjani Reijnders further forward in midfield.
Jérémy Doku has looked electric out-wide in recent weeks, while Gianluigi Donnarumma and Bernardo Silva would both sit out next weekend's visit from West Ham if cautioned.
Manchester City predicted lineup vs Crystal Palace: (4-1-4-1): Donnarumma; Nunes, Rúben Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly; Nico, Cherki, Foden, Silva, Doku; Håland.
Manchester City player to watch vs Crystal Palace
Erling Braut Håland bagged his 21st goal of the season already at the Bernabéu, while he has never failed to net in four Premier League meetings with Crystal Palace, on target six times across these encounters.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City prediction
We are backing Man City for a crucial victory in the title race at Selhurst on Sunday although it won't be easy, as you can guarantee Crystal Palace will put up a fight: Crystal Palace 1-2 Manchester City.
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How to watch Crystal Palace vs Manchester City in the Premier League on TV channel?
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City in the Premier League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Sky Sports Premier League
- USA: Peacock
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How to watch Crystal Palace vs Manchester City in the Premier League on live streaming?
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What is the date and kick-off time for Crystal Palace vs Manchester City in the Premier League?
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City takes place on Sunday 14 December 2025, with kick off at 14:00 (GMT), 9:00 (ET) & 6:00 (PT).