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 16th 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 10th 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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