Man City Vs Crystal Palace Preview
The FA Cup Final between Manchester City and Crystal Palace promises to be an exciting encounter. Man City have not been up to their usual standards as they have struggled through the season without Rodri. They have had other injury issues as well with defenders getting injured left, right and centre.
Pep Guardiola’s men lost the plot in the mid-season but since the turn of the year they have turned the tide, still not up to their standards but have started to win games as it is important for them to at least qualify for European competition.
Palace have also struggled this season without Olise, who is enjoying his time in Germany. Palace are currently sitting at the 12th position and have had a roller-coaster of a season. Under Roy Hodgson, they were reeling at the 16th position near the relegation zone but Glasner’s appointment has brought them up on the table.
City, known for their dominant possession-based style, will look to use their midfield control to outmaneuver Crystal Palace. City’s attacking prowess, led by talented players like Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne, could prove decisive.
Palace, however, will aim to exploit Man City‘s weaknesses with swift counterattacks and set pieces. The Eagles’ defensive solidity and quick transitions could pose a challenge for City’s defense. The match will be a test of strategies, with both teams vying for the prestigious FA Cup trophy.
In several hours Palace and City will stride on to the Wembley turf to contest one of the more eagerly-awaited finals of recent years.
Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Guehi, Lacroix, Richards; Mitchell, Lerma, Wharton, Munoz; Sarr, Eze; Mateta
Man City (4-2-3-1): Ederson; O’Reilly, Gvardiol, Dias, Nunes; Kovacic, B. Silva; Doku, De Bruyne, Savinho; Haaland
| Country | TV channel/live stream |
| United States | ESPN+, ESPN App |
| United Kingdom | BBC One, BBC Sport Website, BBC iPlayer, ITV 1, ITVX, STV, STV Player, UTV |
| Canada | Sportsnet World Now, Sportsnet Now, Sportsnet Ontario, Sportsnet Pacific, Sportsnet West, Sportsnet World, Sportsnet Now Plus |
| Mexico | Max Mexico, TNT Go, TNT Sports |
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