Manchester City's final Premier League game before Christmas takes place against Crystal Palace today.
Heading into this round of matches in fourth place and four points adrift in the title race, Pep Guardiola's side know anything but a win could leave them with a mountain to climb when they return from Saudi Arabia.
Up against City is a Palace team which has won only a single game since early September, as Roy Hodgson faces pressure over his future in the dugout.
However, an improved display from the south Londoners against Liverpool last time out will raise hopes that they can pull off an upset in the midst of a tricky festive schedule.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Man City vs Crystal Palace is scheduled for a 3pm GMT kick-off on Saturday, December 16, 2023.
The match will take place at Etihad Stadium.
Where to watch Man City vs Crystal Palace
TV channel and live stream: In the UK, the game will not be televised live due to the Saturday 3pm blackout imposed on top-level football.
Free highlights: Sky Sports' YouTube channel posts Premier League highlights shortly after full-time whereas BBC One will broadcast Match of the Day for an extended replay at 10.25pm.
Man City vs Crystal Palace team news
Today's squad! 🩵
— Manchester City (@ManCity) December 16, 2023
XI | Ederson, Walker (C), Dias, Ake, Gvardiol, Rodrigo, Lewis, Bernardo, Foden, Grealish, Alvarez
SUBS | Ortega Moreno, Phillips, Stones, Kovacic, Gomez, Akanji, Nunes, Bobb, Susoho#ManCity | @etihad pic.twitter.com/fjpjGG6N8K
To take on City 💪#CPFC | #MCICRY
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) December 16, 2023
Man City vs Crystal Palace prediction
Palace have enjoyed the odd upset at the Etihad over the years but are too out of nick to be reliable coupon-busters this weekend.
Man City to win, 3-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Both teams have scored only once in these teams' last six meetings.
Man City wins: 37
Crystal Palace wins: 17
Draws: 15
Man City vs Crystal Palace match odds
Man City: 1/6
Crystal Palace: 16/1
Draw: 7/1
