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
Yellow Card Ederson Santana de Moraes
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
CLOSE! Silva's floated free-kick is glanced on by Richards at the far post, and Lewis keeps it alive on the right. He touches it back to Foden, who tries his luck from range, coming close as it skims just wide of the top corner and into the side netting.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
The ball is there to be won, but Ake just gets there ahead of Andersen's sliding challenge. There isn't too much contact, but the Dane is shown the first yellow card of the game.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Grealish has scored in three consecutive Premier League games for the first time, with each goal giving Manchester City the lead.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
CLOSE! Silva gets the better of Mitchell down the right again, and his cross is only flicked on as far as Gvardiol on the far side. He brings it down before hitting it on the half-volley, but a nick off Ozoh helps it into the side netting.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
While defending a free-kick, Ward slips awkwardly and the medical team are quickly rushed onto the field. He hands the captain's armband to Guehi as he gets back to his feet, and Palace's injury woes get worse.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Substitution Joel Edward Philip Ward David Ikechukwu Ozoh
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Mateta is truly playing as a lone striker, and when Palace do manage to get the ball to him, he's struggling. He holds it up well against Walker this time, but has nobody to pick out in support, meaning City win it straight back.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
GOOD SAVE! The midfield is very compact, so when Dias can't pick out a short pass, he clips it over the top, where Gvardiol has gotten between two of the centre-backs. He drills his shot on goal, but Henderson gets behind it to smother the effort.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
City quickly win it back from the restart and go back to their patient play until Riedewald steps in to win it back in midfield. He looks to set Mateta on his way, but the linesman's flag cuts it short.
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