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
Palace have everyone apart from Mateta back in their own box to continue to deny City any hope of passing it into their box. Silva is still trying to make something happen down the right, but can't dribble past Mitchell.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Grealish and Gvardiol are linking up well down the left, but City are once again struggling to put the ball into the box. They switch it out to the right and back again, but a sloppy pass from Rodri eases the pressure on Palace.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Palace's best out ball has been Olise all game, and he has another chance to run down the right. He has to hold it up again as support is slow to get up, and that gives Rodri the chance to stop him from getting into the box.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Henderson hurt himself making that save, and he's complaining about a muscle problem. Having just come back from injury, Hodgson might be worried about him, but the keeper is back on his feet to carry on.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
GREAT SAVE! Foden is scrambling to reach the ball after a loose touch, but it ends up being a good set-up for Silva. He hits it first time, curling his long-range shot towards the far post, and at full stretch, Henderson tips it wide.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Palace just can't get out of their own half at the moment, and they're hesitant to press high upfield. The City centrebacks are allowed to carry it a long way, and their passes over the top are causing a few problems.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Ozoh tries to keep Palace's rare chance to attack alive, but Foden is just too quick for him. Both Riedewald and Richards try to stop him from mounting a counter, but give away a free-kick in the centre circle.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
City win their sixth corner of the game, and Alvarez looks to pick out Gvardiol in the middle once more. He glances his header towards goal, but Henderson is able to hold onto it.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Palace look a little shaky after City's latest spell, and Henderson sloppily puts the ball out of play. City are pushing forward with intent once more, but the visitors aren't as compact as they once were.
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