We’re in the endgame now. The Premier League season has entered the final stretch with just eight or fewer games remaining for the majority of clubs. There’s a lot on the line at both ends of the table, as we know, and we’re bound to see plenty of twists and turns in the weeks to come. Today, we’ll be taking a look at what should be an intriguing clash between Crystal Palace and Manchester City.
Crystal Palace Form GuideA change in management can often inspire a turnaround on the pitch and while Roy Hodgson’s presence wasn’t the only ongoing issue at the club, his exit will certainly give fans cause for hope and optimism. Now, with Oliver Glasner at the helm, there could be an exciting new direction for this famous club - and hopefully for them, far less of a worry regarding the threat of relegation.
Following a 3-0 win over Burnley, Palace were dealt a blow in the form of a 3-1 loss to Tottenham. They went on to register two 1-1 draws with Luton and Nottingham Forest, and then in their most recent outing, they went on the road and fell to a 1-0 defeat against Bournemouth.
Manchester City Form GuideManchester City are once again considered to be the clear favourites to win the Premier League title, and it’s not hard to see why. Pep Guardiola has built an absolute juggernaut of a squad and as we look ahead to the future, you’d have to imagine that the only big question mark is surrounding the punishment they could receive for their financial charges off the pitch.
Over the course of their last six games, City have managed to go unbeaten - unsurprisingly. They did drop points in draws with Liverpool and Arsenal, but alongside that, they registered victories against Manchester United, Copenhagen, Newcastle and Aston Villa.
Match PredictionPalace are an interesting team to watch right now in the sense that they’re actually quite unpredictable when they want to be. On the flip side, you have a team that knows how to win at this stage in the season - and that’s an understatement. The most likely outcome here is a Manchester City win, and that’s what we’re going to predict.
