Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Preview

After starting the season in the poorest form of any team in the division, Crystal Palace have recovered well to go on a run of games undefeated.

However, their unbeaten run ended in their last league game as they lost 3-2 to Arsenal.

Their attacking play in that game will give them confidence ahead of the new year.

Prior to losing to Arsenal they were on a run of 8 games without a defeat – a run that saw them move from the foot of the league table to 16^th position.

Although they are on form, it is hard to see them get a result against this Manchester City team that is marching towards the league title.

The Cityzens currently have a 15 points cushion on the top of the league table and remain unbeaten in England this season.

The only time they have failed to win all three points this season was against West Ham back in August.

In their 20 league games this season, they have netted 61 times with the next closest coming 15 goals shy.

Their away win over Newcastle was the 10^th win in as many away games for them this season.

City’s defence have been breached recently as they have conceded 4 goals in their last 7 games although they still remain the best defensive side in the league.

Results of each team’s last 5 matches across all leagues and competitions

Crystal Palace

LAST FIVE GAMES						DATE	COMPETITION
D	Swansea City		1-1		Crystal Palace	23 Dec, 2017	English Premier League
W	Leicester City		0-3		Crystal Palace	16 Dec, 2017	English Premier League
W	Crystal Palace		2-1		Watford	12 Dec, 2017	English Premier League
D	Crystal Palace		2-2		AFC Bournemouth	9 Dec, 2017	English Premier League
D	West Bromwich Albion		0-0		Crystal Palace	2 Dec, 2017	English Premier League

Manchester City

LAST FIVE GAMES						DATE	COMPETITION
W	Manchester City		4-0		AFC Bournemouth	23 Dec, 2017	English Premier League
W	Leicester City		1-1		Manchester City	19 Dec, 2017	English Carabao Cup
W	Manchester City		4-1		Tottenham Hotspur	16 Dec, 2017	English Premier League
W	Swansea City		0-4		Manchester City	13 Dec, 2017	English Premier League
W	Manchester United		1-2		Manchester City	10 Dec, 2017	English Premier League

H2H

LAST FIVE GAMES					DATE	COMPETITION
Manchester City		5-0		Crystal Palace	23 Sep, 2017	English Premier League
Manchester City		5-0		Crystal Palace	6 May, 2017	English Premier League
Crystal Palace		0-3		Manchester City	28 Jan, 2017	English FA Cup
Crystal Palace		1-2		Manchester City	19 Nov, 2016	English Premier League
Manchester City		4-0		Crystal Palace	16 Jan, 2016	English Premier League

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