Crystal Palace Starting XI vs Man City: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

Crystal Palace face Manchester City in Pierre Sage's first home Premier League game. Sage inherits a largely available squad, though injuries and off-field issues have complicated selection. Ismaila Sarr is out with a groin injury, Chadi Riad is sidelined with a knee issue, and Jean-Philippe Mateta remains in contention due to his contract dispute.

Sage will likely field Dean Henderson in goal, with a three-man defensive line of Jaydee Canvot, Chris Richards, and Takehiro Tomiyasu. Daniel Munoz and Tyrick Mitchell are expected to play as wing backs, tasked with providing an attacking outlet while maintaining discipline when City have the ball. Adam Wharton, crucial to Palace's game plan, is likely to play alongside Daichi Kamada in central midfield.

Mateta, despite his dispute, is expected to lead the attack alongside Eddie Nketiah and Dwight McNeil. Sage faces a crucial test against a Manchester City attack that can stretch defenses in various ways.