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Crystal Palace hosts Manchester City at Selhurst Park in the opening fixture of the Premier League's second round. The Eagles, having lost to Everton in their season opener, will be looking for a positive result in their first home game. Meanwhile, the Citizens faced significant challenges at home against Bournemouth, trailing until the 84th minute before securing a late victory with goals from Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol. However, prior to this match, Enzo Maresca's side suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat to Arsenal in the Community Shield.
Palace has lost six of their last ten encounters with City, with their sole victory against City coming in the 2025 FA Cup final.
Pierre Sage has made four changes to his squad from last week. Jorgen Strand Larsen replaces Jean-Philippe Mateta, who is injured. Ismaila Sarr, a player of interest to Liverpool, is also sidelined due to injury. Yeremy Pino starts. Takehiro Tomiyasu and Anan Khalaili make their starting debuts. New signing Axel Disasi begins the match on the bench.
Enzo Maresca has made just one change from the Bournemouth clash. Rayan Cherki, who assisted both goals against the Cherries, starts in place of Rico Lewis. New acquisition Ayoub Bouaddi, for whom City could pay Lille 100 million euros with bonuses, is on the bench to start.
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