Palace Aims to Dethrone Man City After FA Cup Shocker

Crystal Palace welcomes Manchester City to Selhurst Park, carrying the momentum from recent victories. Following a strong showing in the FA Cup final against City, the Eagles are in good form, aiming to secure a win that would bring them within two points of their opponents. This encounter is pivotal for both teams as the festive fixture run intensifies.

Manchester City arrives with renewed confidence after crucial wins in both the league and Champions League. Pep Guardiola's side has shown resilience, closing the gap at the top of the Premier League and potentially entering the new year as leaders. The team is building momentum at a critical juncture, with a desire for revenge for their FA Cup final defeat.

Key individual duels are set to shape the match, with striker Jean-Philippe Mateta facing defender Josko Gvardiol, and captain Marc Guehi tasked with marking Erling Haaland. Crystal Palace, typically strong at home, will aim to defend compactly and strike on the counter, while Manchester City will be determined to assert their dominance and secure a vital three points.