Manchester City vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Etihad Stadium
Follow live coverage as Manchester City face Crystal Palace today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Palace look dangerous whenever they go forward, with Sarr almost making it three with a strike from inside the box. Their wing backs are causing havoc, particularly on the right hand side.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
SO CLOSE FOR CITY! De Brtuyne almost halves the deficit, cracking a brilliant strike agains the post from 25 yards out. Henderson was beaten all ends up but the woodwork comes to Palace's rescue.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
De Bruyne whips a free kick in from the right that is easily dealt with by Richards. It's the first home game for the Belgian since he announced his departure at the end of the season. There has already been plenty of chants in his name from the City crowd.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Palace's early goal hasn't slowed City down. They are passing the ball around very confidently, and will feel confident of scoring at least once today. It is very easy for the visitors to get in behind on the break though.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
It's a bit of a let off for the Eagles, but the potential foul is cleared by VAR. It does remind them of City's prowess despite their iffy form of late. Only Liverpool have scored more goals in the league this season, and Marmoush has netted all five of his Premier League goals at the Etihad.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
BIG CHANCE! City come ever so close to equalising with Marmoush being sent in on goal by De Bruyne. The Egyptain's touch is excellent but his strike is well stopped by Henderson. Richards puts an arm out to hold him back, and Palace are slightly lucky not to concede a penalty.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Palace have scored the opening goal in 14 league games this season, and lost just one of them. City's task has become even harder, and they look very susceptible on the counter.
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