Manchester City head on the road to Crystal Palace for the first match in Gameweek 2 of the Premier League. Enzo Marescas side fought back to overcome Bournemouth in their opener at the Etihad last weekend, and will be keen to put themselves at the top of the standings with their second outing. Palace lost out to Everton, and are still adjusting to new management. They will be hoping to cause a Friday night upset against the top flight powerhouses. Catch up with all the team news right here on 101GreatGoals.Table of ContentsTeam news for Crystal PalaceManchester City team newsCrystal Palace v Man City stats, recent formWhere to watch Palace v Man City: TV channel, live online streamsCrystal Palace v Manchester City Premier League predictionTeam news for Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace starting XI: Henderson, Khalaili, Canvot, Richards, Tomiyasu, Mitchell, Wharton, Kamada, Pino, Nketiah, Strand LarsenCrystal Palace substitutes: Benitez, Munoz, Disasi, Mingueza, Hughes, Lerma, Gozo, McNeil, GuessandManchester City team newsManchester City starting XI: Donnarumma, Khusanov, Dias, Gvardiola, OReilly, Anderson, Guehi, Foden, Cherki, Semenyo, HaalandManchester City substitutes: Rulli, Kovacic, Ait-Nouri, Reis, Echeverri, Bouaddi, McAidoo, Braithwaite, LewisCrystal Palace v Man City stats, recent formPalace have won two of their last 22 Premier League games against Man City (D5 L15, and are winless in nine against them since a 2-0 away victory in October 2021They are without a victory in their last eight Premier League games (D3 L5); since returning to the top-flight in 2013/14, only in February last season (9), March 2023 (12), and April 2016 (14) have the Eagles endured longer winless runs in the competitionOn matchday one of this seasons Premier League, only Brighton & Hove Albion recorded more high turnovers (19) and had a lower Passes Per Defensive Action count (4.9) than Crystal Palace managed against Everton (15 high turnovers, 6.9 PPDA)Only Brighton (3.54) recorded a higher open play expected goals (xG) tally on matchday one than Crystal Palace (1.96), with the Eagles the biggest underachievers last season (-12.9) between goals from open play (22 excluding own goals) and open play xG (34.9)Only two players recorded more line-breaking passes in the final third on matchday one than Palaces Adam Wharton (13), as well as winning possession eight times, which was the joint-third most of any playerCity are unbeaten in their last 11 Premier League away games against Crystal Palace (W8 D3) since a 2-1 loss in April 2015 under Manuel PellegriniThey have won four of their 10 Premier League away matches in 2026 (D5 L1), while Enzo Maresca failed to win any of his final three away league games with former club Chelsea (D2 L1)After winning seven of his first 12 Premier League games against sides starting with a back three or five (D2 L3), Maresca has since won four of his last 10 (D2 L4), suffering defeats in three of his previous five such gamesErling Haaland has scored in all five of his Premier League games against Crystal Palace, netting eight goals in total for the best 100% scoring record a player has against an opponent in the competitionThe only players to net in each of their first six against a side are Raheem Sterling and Mohamed Salah (both vs Bournemouth)Twelve of Rayan Cherkis Premier League assists have come from open play, including for Josko Gvardiols winner on matchday one against BournemouthSince the start of last season, Cherki leads the league for open play assists and is second for open play expected assists (8.2) and through balls (30)Where to watch Palace v Man City: TV channel, live online streamsKick-off on Friday is at 20:00 BST (15:00 ET / 12:00 PT), with live coverage in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra.Via Now TV, Sky Sports costs �14.99 for a day membership, �27.99 a month for a 12-month membership or �34.99 a month with no contract.Crystal Palace v Manchester City Premier League prediction Match PredictionCrystal Palace 1 2 Manchester City Palace were beaten by Everton but created enough chances to find the net, and they could trouble City if they are more clinical in front of goal.However, the visitors should have enough attacking quality to edge a close contest at Selhurst Park, even if they concede for the third time in three matches under Maresca. 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