The official Crystal Palace vs Manchester City lineups are confirmed for the Premier League meeting at Selhurst Park on Friday, 28 August 2026. Crystal Palace start in a 3-4-2-1 formation with Dean Henderson captaining the side, while Manchester City line up in a 4-2-3-1 led by Rúben Dias and with Erling Haaland starting up front.
This page lists the complete Crystal Palace vs Manchester City lineups, including both starting XIs, substitutes, formations, managers, missing players and the major changes from the clubs’ opening Premier League matches. For the pre-match form, key stats and head-to-head record, read our Crystal Palace vs Man City match preview and prediction.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City match details
| Match detail | Information |
| Fixture | Crystal Palace vs Manchester City |
| Competition | Premier League 2026/27 |
| Round | Matchweek 2 |
| Date | Friday, 28 August 2026 |
| Kick-off | 10:00 PM EAT |
| Venue | Selhurst Park, London |
Official Crystal Palace lineup
Crystal Palace start with Dean Henderson in goal and as captain. Pierre Sage uses a 3-4-2-1 shape, with Jaydee Canvot, Chris Richards and Takehiro Tomiyasu in the back three, Anan Khalaili and Tyrick Mitchell in the wide roles, and Jørgen Strand Larsen leading the attack.
| No. | Player | Role |
| 1 | Dean Henderson (C) | Goalkeeper |
| 6 | Jaydee Canvot | Defender |
| 26 | Chris Richards | Defender |
| 17 | Takehiro Tomiyasu | Defender |
| 25 | Anan Khalaili | Wing-back / wide player |
| 18 | Daichi Kamada | Midfielder |
| 20 | Adam Wharton | Midfielder |
| 3 | Tyrick Mitchell | Wing-back |
| 9 | Eddie Nketiah | Forward |
| 10 | Yéremy Pino | Forward |
| 22 | Jørgen Strand Larsen | Forward |
Crystal Palace substitutes
| No. | Player | Position |
| 44 | Walter Benítez | Goalkeeper |
| 5 | Axel Disasi | Defender |
| 12 | Zavier Gozo | Midfielder / Forward |
| 29 | Evann Guessand | Forward |
| 19 | Will Hughes | Midfielder |
| 8 | Jefferson Lerma | Midfielder |
| 11 | Dwight McNeil | Midfielder / Winger |
| 30 | Óscar Mingueza | Defender |
| 2 | Daniel Muñoz | Defender / Wing-back |
Official Manchester City lineup
Manchester City start Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal, with Rúben Dias captaining the side. Enzo Maresca keeps Marc Guéhi in a midfield role alongside Elliot Anderson, while Phil Foden, Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo support Erling Haaland in attack.
| No. | Player | Role |
| 1 | Gianluigi Donnarumma | Goalkeeper |
| 45 | Abdukodir Khusanov | Defender |
| 3 | Rúben Dias (C) | Defender |
| 24 | Joško Gvardiol | Defender |
| 33 | Nico O’Reilly | Defender / Midfielder |
| 5 | Elliot Anderson | Midfielder |
| 6 | Marc Guéhi | Midfielder / Defender |
| 47 | Phil Foden | Attacking midfielder |
| 10 | Rayan Cherki | Attacking midfielder |
| 42 | Antoine Semenyo | Forward / Winger |
| 9 | Erling Haaland | Forward |
Manchester City substitutes
| No. | Player | Position |
| 21 | Rayan Aït-Nouri | Defender |
| 32 | Ayyoub Bouaddi | Midfielder |
| 61 | Kaden Braithwaite | Defender |
| 30 | Claudio Echeverri | Midfielder |
| 8 | Mateo Kovačić | Midfielder |
| 82 | Rico Lewis | Defender / Midfielder |
| 56 | Ryan McAidoo | Forward |
| 28 | Gerónimo Rulli | Goalkeeper |
| 22 | Vitor Reis | Defender |
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City formations
| Team | Formation | Manager | Captain |
| Crystal Palace | 3-4-2-1 | Pierre Sage | Dean Henderson |
| Manchester City | 4-2-3-1 | Enzo Maresca | Rúben Dias |
Palace’s 3-4-2-1 gives Khalaili and Mitchell responsibility on the flanks, with Nketiah and Pino operating around Strand Larsen. City’s 4-2-3-1 keeps Haaland as the focal point, supported by Foden, Cherki and Semenyo, while Anderson and Guéhi form the deeper midfield pair.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City lineup news
Crystal Palace lineup news
Pierre Sage makes four changes from the Crystal Palace XI that started the 2-0 opening-day defeat away to Everton. Takehiro Tomiyasu, Anan Khalaili, Yéremy Pino and Jørgen Strand Larsen come into the starting side, while Chadi Riad, Daniel Muñoz, Dwight McNeil and Jean-Philippe Mateta are not in the XI.
The selection gives Palace several of their summer additions important roles from the start. Tomiyasu joins Canvot and Richards in defence, Khalaili starts on the right side, Pino provides creativity behind the striker, and Strand Larsen leads the line. McNeil, Muñoz, Disasi, Mingueza and Gozo are among the options available from the bench.
For a broader view of the team beyond this fixture, see the Crystal Palace squad 2026/27 and our guide to Crystal Palace new players 2026/27.
Manchester City lineup news
Enzo Maresca makes one change from the Manchester City team that started the 2-1 win over Bournemouth. Rayan Cherki comes into the XI in place of Rico Lewis after providing assists for both City goals from the bench in the opening match.
City again use Marc Guéhi in the holding-midfield role alongside Elliot Anderson. Rúben Dias captains a back line that also includes Khusanov, Gvardiol and O’Reilly, while Foden, Cherki and Semenyo play behind Haaland.
New signing Ayyoub Bouaddi is included on the Manchester City bench. For more on the summer rebuild, read our Manchester City new players 2026/27, or use the Manchester City fixtures, results, standings, squad and stats hub for the wider season picture.
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Crystal Palace vs Manchester City missing players
The confirmed match information lists two unavailable players for each club. Palace are without Chadi Riad because of a knee injury and Ismaïla Sarr through injury. Manchester City are without Jérémy Doku, who is listed with a calf injury, and Matheus Nunes through injury.
| Team | Player | Status |
| Crystal Palace | Chadi Riad | Knee injury |
| Crystal Palace | Ismaïla Sarr | Injury |
| Manchester City | Jérémy Doku | Calf injury |
| Manchester City | Matheus Nunes | Injury |
Who starts for Crystal Palace against Manchester City?
Crystal Palace start Dean Henderson; Jaydee Canvot, Chris Richards, Takehiro Tomiyasu; Anan Khalaili, Daichi Kamada, Adam Wharton, Tyrick Mitchell; Eddie Nketiah, Yéremy Pino; and Jørgen Strand Larsen. Henderson is captain and Palace line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation.
Who starts for Manchester City against Crystal Palace?
Manchester City start Gianluigi Donnarumma; Abdukodir Khusanov, Rúben Dias, Joško Gvardiol, Nico O’Reilly; Elliot Anderson, Marc Guéhi; Phil Foden, Rayan Cherki, Antoine Semenyo; and Erling Haaland. Dias captains City in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City lineup changes
| Team | Changes from opening league match |
| Crystal Palace | Tomiyasu, Khalaili, Pino and Strand Larsen start; Riad, Muñoz, McNeil and Mateta drop out of the XI. |
| Manchester City | Cherki starts in place of Rico Lewis; the other ten starters are retained from the Bournemouth win. |
The Palace changes are more extensive and reshape both the defensive and attacking parts of the team. City, by contrast, keep most of the structure used in Matchweek 1 and reward Cherki for his impact from the bench.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City key players in the starting XI
| Team | Players to watch in the official XI |
| Crystal Palace | Dean Henderson, Adam Wharton, Yéremy Pino, Eddie Nketiah, Jørgen Strand Larsen |
| Manchester City | Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, Rayan Cherki, Elliot Anderson, Rúben Dias |
Haaland remains Manchester City’s main goal threat, while Cherki’s first league start of the season adds another creative option behind him. For Palace, Wharton is central to progression through midfield, with Pino and Nketiah supporting Strand Larsen in the attacking structure.
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Crystal Palace vs Manchester City lineups FAQs
What formation are Crystal Palace using against Manchester City?
Crystal Palace are listed in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Dean Henderson as captain and Jørgen Strand Larsen leading the attack.
What formation are Manchester City using against Crystal Palace?
Manchester City are listed in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Rúben Dias as captain and Erling Haaland starting as the central striker.
Is Rayan Cherki starting for Manchester City?
Yes. Rayan Cherki starts against Crystal Palace after coming off the bench in Manchester City’s opening Premier League win over Bournemouth.
Is Ayyoub Bouaddi in the Manchester City squad?
Yes. The new Manchester City midfielder is named among the substitutes for the Crystal Palace match.
What time is Crystal Palace vs Manchester City in Kenya?
The Premier League match kicks off at 10:00 PM East Africa Time on Friday, 28 August 2026.
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Conclusion
The official Crystal Palace vs Manchester City lineups show significant changes for Palace and greater continuity for City. Pierre Sage brings Tomiyasu, Khalaili, Pino and Strand Larsen into his starting XI, while Enzo Maresca makes only one change by starting Cherki in place of Rico Lewis.
Palace begin in a 3-4-2-1 with Henderson as captain, while Manchester City use a 4-2-3-1 led by Dias and with Haaland up front. Keep this page bookmarked as the permanent lineup reference for the fixture, and use SportPesa Score for the latest match events and full-time result.
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