Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Prediction: Citizens to put more pressure on Arsenal

Manchester City will look to make it four wins on the spin in the Premier League when they travel to Crystal Palace on Sunday (14:00 GMT, Sky Sports Premier League). The Citizens are second in the standings and two points behind leaders Arsenal.

Below you will find my Crystal Palace vs Manchester City predictions, aided by the latest match odds and team news.

Team News

Palace are struggling with injuries right now, with first-team stars Ismaila Sarr (ankle), Daniel Munoz and Jean-Philippe Mateta (both knee) all set to miss out on Sunday.

Premier League Odds

Mateo Kovacic is still recovering from an ankle problem for Man City, while John Stones has an issue with his leg. Rodri continues to build up his fitness as he bids to get back into action for the Citizens.

With his side winning three games on the bounce in the top flight, Pep Guardiola should be hesitant to make too many changes to his team. The current front three of Rayan Cherki, Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku picks itself at the moment.

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Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Odds

Crystal Palace have managed just two wins from seven games at Selhurst Park in the league this term, and they are 14/5 to best this flying City side.

The Eagles have posted four stalemates on home soil and the draw is available at 11/4.

With three wins on the spin in the top flight, Man City are 5/6 (implied probability of 54.5%) to collect the three points.

Three of the visitors' past four competitive outings have seen both teams score - with BTTS - Yes marketed at 8/13.

Match Result & BTTS - Manchester City & Yes @ 23/10

City are in a rhythm right now and they look like they are once again going to be Arsenal's biggest threat in the title race. Three wins in a row, and Arsenal dropping points at Aston Villa last weekend, has seen the Citizens close the gap to two points.

Arsenal will have played Wolves before this game so the gap could temporarily increase on Saturday night, but City will be primed to make sure they keep applying the pressure.

Their confidence levels should be even higher after their Uefa Champions League triumph at Real Madrid on Wednesday. I think having an extra day to rest and prepare for this game over Palace could play a part, too.

The Eagles were in action on Thursday and with their current injury troubles, their players could be fatigued come Sunday. They don't have the squad depth that the visitors possess, and so I am backing City to come out on top.

I reckon both teams will get on the scoresheet, though, as this selection has struck in three of City's past four competitive appearances.

Anytime Goalscorer - Phil Foden @ 2/1

I correctly tipped this man to find the back of the net against Sunderland last weekend, and I noted that it always seems to be around this time of year that Phil Foden comes alive.

The England international is in exceptional form for City, which is great for Guardiola heading into the busy festive period. The midfielder has scored five goals in City's current winning streak, with braces against Leeds United and Fulham.

Foden is currently posting Haaland numbers in front of goal and both he and his manager will be hoping this can continue. At the start of the season, Haaland was shouldering the majority of the goal burden, but now Foden is stepping up to help the Norwegian out.

In his current mood, it would seem foolish to not back him here, especially at 2/1.

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