Overview
- The Premier League fixture is confirmed for Friday 28 August 2026 with a 20:00 BST kick‑off and live coverage on Sky Sports and Man City’s CITY+.
- Manchester City arrive with momentum following a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Bournemouth on 23 August that managers and pundits highlighted as a confidence boost.
- Crystal Palace go into the game needing a response after a 2-0 opening‑day defeat to Everton on 22 August and will be seeking a first league points at Selhurst this season.
- Pierre Sage has ruled out defender Chadi Riad with a knock while Manchester City list Jeremy Doku and Elliot Anderson as unavailable, leaving both managers to adjust their early lineups.
- The match is an early measure of two new managerial eras — Enzo Maresca at City and Pierre Sage at Palace — with City’s recent head‑to‑head advantage clashing with Selhurst Park’s reputation as a demanding away ground.