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Cityzens Squeeze Past Palace in Late Thriller
28 Aug
Summary
- Manchester City secured a dramatic late comeback victory against Bournemouth.
- Crystal Palace suffered a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Everton in their opener.
- Erling Haaland has an excellent record against Crystal Palace with eight goals.
Manchester City began their 2026-27 Premier League campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Bournemouth, relying on a late resurgence. New manager Enzo Maresca is navigating roster adjustments, with a $117 million signing, Ayyoub Bouaddi, potentially debuting. City faces depth issues due to several departures over the summer.
Crystal Palace experienced a less fortunate start, losing 2-0 to Everton. Manager Pierre Sage is contending with potential squad further reductions, as key players like Ismaïla Sarr and Jean-Philippe Mateta face uncertain futures. The team has shown struggles in both defense and attack, with significant preseason disappointments.
Despite a goalless performance in their opening match, Manchester City's Erling Haaland holds a formidable scoring record against Crystal Palace, having netted eight goals in six previous encounters. City has a strong historical advantage at Selhurst Park, remaining unbeaten against Palace since 2015. A 1-0 victory for City is predicted.
The match is scheduled for Friday, August 28, 2026, at Selhurst Park in London, England, with a kick-off time of 8 p.m. BST. Andy Madley will officiate, with Stuart Attwell overseeing VAR.
