Manchester City vs Crystal Palace — Premier League, Regular Season - 31 (13 May 2026)
Premier League Regular Season - 31 
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
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Josko Gvardiol returns early and gives Manchester City a timely lift
Joško Gvardiol returned for Manchester City after a four-month layoff, played 58 minutes against Crystal Palace and says he is ready for the run-in.
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Arsenal vs Manchester City title race after Palace win
Guardiola said Arsenal still control the title race after City beat Palace 3-0. Foden’s two assists kept the pressure on with two games left.
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Phil Foden's two assists keep Manchester City's title chase alive
Phil Foden had two assists in Manchester City’s 3-0 win over Crystal Palace. City stayed in the title race after six Guardiola changes.
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Phil Foden drove Manchester City past Crystal Palace and back into the race
Phil Foden delivered two assists and a 9/10 display as Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 3-0 to stay two points behind Arsenal.
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Manchester City vs Crystal Palace could decide when Arsenal can clinch the title
Manchester City host Crystal Palace with Arsenal five points clear after beating West Ham. City can only shape when Arsenal clinch the title.
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Pep Guardiola calls VAR a 'flip of a coin' after FA Cup frustration
Pep Guardiola calls VAR a 'flip of a coin' after Manchester City’s FA Cup frustration, with Palace and Chelsea next on the schedule.
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Manchester City injury update before Crystal Palace
Pep Guardiola says Rodri and Abdukodir Khusanov are both better ahead of Crystal Palace, while City prepare to rotate through Palace, Chelsea and Bournemouth.
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Manchester City vs Crystal Palace preview: title pressure meets a useful nuisance
Manchester City need a win over Crystal Palace to stay in the title race, with Haaland and Doku in form and Palace carrying real threat.
Lineups & ratings
- 6 Nathan Aké for M. Nunes
- 11 Jérémy Doku for J. Gvardiol
- 8 Mateo Kovačić for B. Silva
- 10 Rayan Cherki for O. Marmoush
- 5 John Stones for P. Foden
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- 7 Ismaïla Sarr for Y. Pino
- 20 Adam Wharton for W. Hughes
- 22 Jørgen Strand Larsen for J. Mateta
- 18 Daichi Kamada for B. Johnson
- 17 Nathaniel Clyne for D. Munoz
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- 6 Nathan Aké for M. Nunes
- 11 Jérémy Doku for J. Gvardiol
- 8 Mateo Kovačić for B. Silva
- 10 Rayan Cherki for O. Marmoush
- 5 John Stones for P. Foden
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- 9
- 7 Ismaïla Sarr for Y. Pino
- 20 Adam Wharton for W. Hughes
- 22 Jørgen Strand Larsen for J. Mateta
- 18 Daichi Kamada for B. Johnson
- 17 Nathaniel Clyne for D. Munoz
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- 44
- 55
- 59