Manchester City vs Crystal Palace Preview: Key Player Availability
Manchester City host Crystal Palace at Etihad Stadium, Manchester, on 13 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 31. City arrive sitting 2nd on 74 points with a goal difference of 40, while Palace are 15th on 44 points and a goal difference of -6.
Manchester City Availability
Manchester City have three concerns listed.
- J. Gvardiol (Broken Leg) is doubtful.
- A. Khusanov (Injury) is doubtful.
- Rodri (Groin Injury) is doubtful.
All three affect the defensive and midfield balance, but there are no confirmed absences. Crucially, leading scorer E. Haaland, with 26 league goals and 8 assists, is fully available, as is creative hub R. Cherki, who has 11 assists and 4 goals.
Crystal Palace Availability
Crystal Palace have two confirmed absentees and two doubts.
- C. Doucoure (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- E. Nketiah (Thigh Injury) is sidelined.
- E. Guessand (Knee Injury) is doubtful.
- B. Sosa (Injury) is doubtful.
The loss of E. Nketiah removes a key attacking option in support of main striker J. Mateta, who has 11 league goals.
Impact Summary
Manchester City retain virtually all of their attacking output, with Haaland and Cherki available and J. Doku also contributing 5 goals and 5 assists. Palace’s primary finisher J. Mateta is available, but the absence of Nketiah and the doubts over Guessand and Sosa slightly reduce their depth and flexibility in the final third.
