Crystal Palace team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Man City

Head Coach: Pierre Sage

Ground: Selhurst Park

Match Date & Kickoff: Friday, August 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM BST

Crystal Palace welcome Enzo Maresca’s Manchester City to South London for their first home match of the 2026-27 Premier League campaign.

The Eagles entered a brand-new era over the summer with the appointment of manager Pierre Sage. However, their opening weekend did not go according to plan. Palace traveled to Merseyside and suffered a 2-0 defeat against Everton, courtesy of goals from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Thierno Barry. 

Despite hitting the woodwork twice in the first half and dominating periods of possession, Palace’s lack of clinical finishing proved costly in Sage’s first competitive match in charge. Adding to their early-season challenges, defender Chadi Riad was forced off injured midway through the second half.

Recent Form: Crystal Palace

• Everton 2-0 Crystal Palace (Premier League — August 22, 2026)

Palace will look to make their home fortress at Selhurst Park count as they aim to bounce back from their opening weekend setback and claim their first points of the 2026-27 season.

Manchester City head into Friday night’s fixture at Selhurst Park looking to build early-season momentum after kicking off the 2026–27 Premier League campaign under new manager Enzo Maresca in dramatic fashion.

Manchester City Form Guide

The Citizens stride into South London carrying late-game momentum following a spirited 2-1 comeback victory over AFC Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium. After trailing 1-0 to a 26th-minute strike from Marcus Tavernier, City rallied in the final minutes:

Marc Guéhi leveled the score in the 84th minute.

Joško Gvardiol swept home a dramatic winner two minutes into second-half stoppage time.

Team & Availability News

• Jérémy Doku (Man City): Out. Sidelined for two to three weeks by Maresca after aggravating a calf issue in the Community Shield.
• Elliot Anderson (Man City): Available. Replaced after 63 minutes against Bournemouth. Maresca confirmed the issue was severe cramp rather than a muscular strain.
• Chadi Riad (Crystal Palace): Out. Confirmed absentee for the Eagles due to injury.
• Ismaïla Sarr (Groin) — DOUBTFUL / MONITORING: Missed the Everton match with a groin complaint. Sage confirmed Sarr was set to rejoin first-team training on Monday, making him a late fitness call for Friday night.

Suspensions: Manchester City have no suspended players

Suspensions: Crystal Palace have no suspended players.

While City have taken three points from recent visits, Palace’s vibrant home support and new tactical look under Sage aim to disrupt the visitors and claim a positive result.