Premier League
How did Manchester City and Crystal Palace perform?
Manchester City and Crystal Palace Match Stats
Manchester City and Crystal Palace Lineups
Manchester City
4-2-3-1 Crystal Palace
5-4-1Manchester City and Crystal Palace Head to Head
Past H2H Matches & Results
Premier League Standings
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arsenal |
20 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 40-14 | 26 | 48 |
| 2 | Manchester City |
20 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 44-18 | 26 | 42 |
| 3 |  Aston Villa |
20 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 33-24 | 9 | 42 |
| 4 |  Liverpool |
20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 32-28 | 4 | 34 |
| 5 |  Chelsea |
20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 33-22 | 11 | 31 |
| 6 |  Manchester Utd |
20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 34-30 | 4 | 31 |
| 7 |  Brentford |
20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 32-28 | 4 | 30 |
| 8 |  Sunderland |
20 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 21-19 | 2 | 30 |
| 9 |  Newcastle |
20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 28-24 | 4 | 29 |
| 10 |  Brighton |
20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 30-27 | 3 | 28 |
| 11 |  Fulham |
20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 28-29 | -1 | 28 |
| 12 |  Everton |
20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 22-24 | -2 | 28 |
| 13 |  Tottenham |
20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 28-24 | 4 | 27 |
| 14 | Crystal Palace |
20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 22-23 | -1 | 27 |
| 15 |  Bournemouth |
20 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 31-38 | -7 | 23 |
| 16 |  Leeds |
20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 26-33 | -7 | 22 |
| 17 |  Nottingham |
20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 19-33 | -14 | 18 |
| 18 |  West Ham |
20 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 21-41 | -20 | 14 |
| 19 |  Burnley |
20 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 20-39 | -19 | 12 |
| 20 |  Wolves |
20 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 14-40 | -26 | 6 |
Qualification/Relegation
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2023-12-16
Tactical discipline and raw talent were on full display as Manchester City faced off against Crystal Palace at Etihad Stadium (Manchester). The Premier League fixture, contested on December 16, 2023, showcased the tactical evolution of both squads.
From the opening whistle, it was clear that both managers had done their homework. The midfield battles were intense, and the decisive moments came down to execution in the final third. It was a game where tactical adjustments made all the difference.
League Context & Table Position
Heading into this match, Manchester City were sitting in 2nd place with 42 points. Their campaign has seen 13 wins and 3 draws, leaving them with a record of 4 losses.
Crystal Palace, sitting in 14th with 27 points, approached the game with a different philosophy. With 7 wins to their name, they aimed to exploit the spaces left by the hosts.
Historical Matchup
In their last 7 Premier League meetings, the balance of power has been intriguing. Manchester City have secured 5 wins.
However, Crystal Palace have proven to be tough opponents, winning 0 times. There have been 2 draws. Notably, both teams scored in 5 of these encounters, and over 2.5 goals were seen in 6 matches.
Recent Form Guide
Here is how both teams have fared in their recent matches before this encounter:
Recent Matches of Manchester City
- Manchester City 1-1 Chelsea (Premier League, Jan 04, 2026)
- Sunderland 0-0 Manchester City (Premier League, Jan 01, 2026)
- Nottingham 1-2 Manchester City (Premier League, Dec 27, 2025)
- Manchester City 3-0 West Ham (Premier League, Dec 20, 2025)
- Crystal Palace 0-3 Manchester City (Premier League, Dec 14, 2025)
- Manchester City 3-0 Sunderland (Premier League, Dec 06, 2025)
- Fulham 4-5 Manchester City (Premier League, Dec 02, 2025)
- Manchester City 3-2 Leeds (Premier League, Nov 29, 2025)
Recent Matches of Crystal Palace
- Newcastle 2-0 Crystal Palace (Premier League, Jan 04, 2026)
- Crystal Palace 1-1 Fulham (Premier League, Jan 01, 2026)
- Crystal Palace 0-1 Tottenham (Premier League, Dec 28, 2025)
- Leeds 4-1 Crystal Palace (Premier League, Dec 20, 2025)
- Crystal Palace 0-3 Manchester City (Premier League, Dec 14, 2025)
- Fulham 1-2 Crystal Palace (Premier League, Dec 07, 2025)
- Burnley 0-1 Crystal Palace (Premier League, Dec 03, 2025)
- Crystal Palace 1-2 Manchester Utd (Premier League, Nov 30, 2025)
Full Match Replay
Catch all the tactical breakdowns and highlights from Manchester City vs Crystal Palace clash right here. We provide in-depth post-match analysis to help you understand the game better.
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