
Manchester City F.C.
·26 August 2022
City v Crystal Palace: Kick-off time, TV info and team news

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Yahoo sportsManchester City F.C.
·26 August 2022
Find out everything you need to know about Manchester City's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.
The Eagles are the second team to visit the Etihad Stadium this season on Saturday 27 August, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 (UK).
Due to the TV blackout rule for matches that begin at 15:00 on a Saturday, the match will not be available to view in the UK.
Supporters living around the world can find out how they can tune in via our global TV listings, courtesy of livesoccertv.com.
You can follow all the action on our official app.
Minute-by-minute text updates will begin in our Matchday Centre two hours before kick-off, whilst our Matchday Live show, will begin one hour before we get under way at the Etihad.
The Matchday Live team will reconvene for a half-time debrief before a more in-depth post-match verdict after the full-time whistle.
The guests will also answer viewer questions throughout the broadcast, with audience participation actively encouraged on Matchday Live. To get in touch, send a WhatsApp to: +447537186538.
During the game you can listen to live audio commentary from Alistair Mann while our text commentary continues.
Highlights from the match can be found later in the evening, while a full-match replay will also be available to CITY+ subscribers from midnight following the game.
Injury kept Nathan Ake and Jack Grealish out of the 3-3 draw with Barcelona in midweek, whilst Kalvin Phillips and Luke Mbete both limped off in that game.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Friday afternoon, Pep Guardiola said he would not know of their availability until after training later that day.
"They defend really well. They are resilient and have an incredible amount of quality and from nothing can create something special.
"We have to be aware and not do mistakes because they defend their 18-yard box really well, have good set pieces and good transitions.
"With Ayew, Zaha, Eze, Eduoard they have weapons. And experienced players in the middle. Hopefully we can break them and win the game."
City were forced to settle for a share of the Premier League spoils when we were held to a goalless draw on a frustrating night at Selhurst Park in March 2022.
Pep Guardiola’s side did everything but score, with Joao Cancelo and Kevin De Bruyne both hitting the post in either half and Bernardo Silva twice coming within an ace of finding the target.
However, a well-drilled Palace side managed to soak up all our pressure in what proved an action-packed encounter.
The Eagles came out victorious in their last trip to the Etihad, overcoming ten-man City by two goals on a frustrating afternoon.
City fought back from 3-1 down to draw 3-3 in a pulsating Premier League clash against Newcastle United at St James' Park.
Ikay Gundogan opened the scoring in the North East, but Miguel Almiron levelled just before the half hour mark.
Callum Wilson put the Magpies ahead with a composed strike before the break, before Kieran Trippier's free-kick make it 3-1 shortly after the restart.
City regrouped and pulled a goal back through Erling Haaland's predatory strike and, three minutes later, Bernardo levelled the score, latching onto De Bruyne's sensational pass to calmly slot beyond Pope to complete a sensational comeback.
City pushed for a late winner, but Eddie Howe's side hung on as we shared a point each after a thrilling encounter.
As for Palace, they came from behind to beat Aston Villa 3-1 at Selhurst Park.
City are unbeaten after three matches in the league, sitting in second place with seven points.
Palace have won one, drawn one and lost one and sit in ninth place in the table
Our official matchday programme is the perfect way to get you in the mood for City v Palace.
It’s packed full of exclusive interviews, in-depth features, Pep Guardiola’s notes, superb photography and all the stats and facts you could want to keep you entertained before kick-off.
As well as being available for purchase at the ground, supporters who may not be able to attend the game can still order the City matchday programme online for home delivery.
Fans can also order a programme subscription, which saves 25p per issue and includes free postage and packing in the UK.
Courtesy of livesoccertv.com.