Manchester City vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Palace secure shock late draw
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Manchester City ended a run of four Premier League matches without a win when they beat Luton last time out and Pep Guardiola will want his team to continue that upwards trajectory.
The champions are currently fourth in the table and trail Liverpool by four points – though they can close that to one with a win this afternoon. City host Crystal Palace at the Etihad and despite an injury to Erling Haaland will be confident of securing a victory.
The Eagles have slipped to 15th having won none of their previous five games. Just one draw and four defeats has turned the pressure up on Roy Hodgson who could send down a statement by beating City on their own turf today.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
After another patient spell of possession in front of Palace, Lewis goes for a more direct option with a long ball down the right. It's too heavy for Silva though, and Henderson is able to claim it.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Ozoh does brilliantly to hold off Gvardiol and keep the ball in play, but Olise is fouled by Ake when he's played in. He tries to take the free-kick quickly, but slips as he does, giving City a chance to get back.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Palace are making a double change now. Riedewald is the first to go off, with Ahamada on in his place.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Substitution Jeffrey Schlupp Matheus França de Oliveira
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Grealish plays himself out of a tight spot well, and Rodri benefits by sweeping it out to Silva in space down the right. His first touch lets him down for the first time today, and he can't stop the ball from rolling out of play.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
City uncharacteristically get a little sloppy with the ball, and Palace are enjoying their best spell of possession here. It's all deep in their own half though, and they don't look quite sure how to get themselves upfield.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
It's Dias who pushes forward down the right for City now, and he gets a yard on Mitchell to drill a low cross into the six-yard box. It's too close to Henderson though, and the keeper turns it away with an outstretched leg.
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