Crystal Palace vs Man City LIVE: Team news as Ayyoub Bouaddi eyes up Premier League debut
Manchester City travel to Crystal Palace tonight with Enzo Maresca hoping to make it two wins from two since taking the reins from Pep Guardiola.
Maresca very nearly didn’t get off to a victorious start in the City dugout, requiring two late goals against Bournemouth to flip last weekend’s opener at the Etihad Stadium on its head.
He’ll want a more straightforward outing against the Eagles, who are yet to click into gear under new boss Pierre Sage after suffering an opening day defeat to Everton.
City could hand new midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi a debut at Selhurst Park, though competition for places could already be about to stiffen for the Moroccan with Maresca’s side plotting a late big-money move for Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez.
Follow all the latest action from Selhurst Park in our live blog below:
Crystal Palace v Man City live updates
Manchester City travel to Crystal Palace in the Premier League | Kick-off at 8pm BST, live on Sky Sports
Enzo Maresca could hand £86m-man Ayyoub Bouaddi his City debut
City avoided opening day embarrassment with late win over Bournemouth
Pierre Sage lost his first game in charge for Palace against Everton
Chelsea outline new Enzo Fernandez stance amid Man City interest
Chelsea outline new Enzo Fernandez stance amid Man City interest
Chelsea want a higher price than £120m for Enzo Fernandez amid Manchester City’s ongoing interest in the midfielder.
Chelsea had long been open to business for a £120m fee for the Argentina international in what was already a complicated saga, but it is understood that no longer applies, partly due to how summer market valuations have risen.
One of the higher prices was the £116m fee City themselves paid to Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson this summer, and it now appears they would have to greatly increase on that club record to secure Fernandez.
Team news
Line-ups will be out shortly, but this is what we know so far...
Ismaila Sarr remains absent for Crystal Palace with a groin issue, and Chadi Riad is also injured having been forced off against Everton. Axel Disasi has arrived on loan from Chelsea and could make his debut.
Ayyoub Bouaddi could be involved for Manchester City after his move from Lille, though Marc Guehi may retain a midfield role. Jeremy Doku has been ruled out and Matheus Nunes is not 100 per cent fit, so may be limited to a bench role once more.
Is Crystal Palace vs Man City on TV?
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City is due to kick off at 8pm BST on Friday 28 August at Selhurst Park.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. A live stream will be available via Sky Go and NOW.
Crystal Palace vs Man City LIVE!
Manchester City travel to Crystal Palace tonight with Enzo Maresca hoping to make it two wins from two since taking the reins from Pep Guardiola.
Maresca very nearly didn’t get off to a victorious start in the City dugout, requiring two late goals against Bournemouth to flip last weekend’s opener at the Etihad Stadium on its head.
He’ll want a more straightforward outing against the Eagles, who are yet to click into gear under new boss Pierre Sage after suffering an opening day defeat to Everton.
City could hand new midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi a debut at Selhurst Park, though competition for places could already be about to stiffen for the Moroccan with Maresca’s side plotting a late big-money move for Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez.
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