Manchester City host Crystal Palace in the Premier League on 14 May 2026, with Pep Guardiola expected to rotate his starting XI ahead of the FA Cup final on 17 May. The match at the Etihad Stadium kicks off at 20:00 BST.
According to the official Manchester City website, the confirmed lineup includes Ederson in goal, with a back four of Kyle Walker, John Stones, Ruben Dias, and Josko Gvardiol. The midfield features Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne, with Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden, and Jack Grealish supporting Erling Haaland up front.
Crystal Palace, managed by Oliver Glasner, are expected to field a strong side including Dean Henderson, Marc Guehi, and Eberechi Eze. Palace are looking to secure a top-half finish in the Premier League.
City are currently second in the Premier League table, while Palace sit 12th. The match is part of the final round of fixtures before the FA Cup final, where City will face Manchester United.
