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The Croatian last played against Chelsea at the start of January and is one of six changes Pep Guardiola makes this evening.
Also returning are Rayan Ait-Nouri, Phil Foden, Omar Marmoush, Savinho and Abdukodir Khusanov.
Making way are Nathan Ake, Erling Haaland, Nico O’Reilly, Ryan Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders.
LINE-UPS
CITY: Donnarumma, Nunes, Khusanov, Guéhi, Gvardiol, Ait-Nouri, Bernardo (C), Foden, Semenyo, Savinho, Marmoush
Subs: Trafford, Dias, Reijnders, Stones, Ake, Kovacic, Haaland, Cherki, Doku
PALACE: Henderson (C), Munoz, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Mitchell, Lerma, Hughes, Johnson, Pino, Mateta
Subs: Benitez, Sarr, Clyne, Kamada, Wharton, Strand Larsen, Riad, Devenny, Cardines
When and where
We host the Eagles at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday 13 May with a 20:00 (UK) kick-off.
The game will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Main Event, NOW TV, Sky Go UK, SKY GO Extra and Sky Ultra HD.
You can also keep across all of the action via the official app, as well as the key moments on X/Twitter: @ManCity.
Supporters living around the world can find out how they can tune in via our global listings below, courtesy of livesoccertv.com.
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App Coverage
As always, the official Man City app has all bases covered for our head-to-head in Manchester.
Our Matchday Centre gets under way at 18:00 (UK), providing text updates, stats and analysis across the evening.
From kick-off you can enjoy live audio commentary from Alistair Mann and Nicky Weaver, while those with push notifications turned on will also be alerted to all the key moments as they unfold.
For a guide on how to personalise those notifications to a specific City team, click here.
A match report and reaction from Pep Guardiola and players alike can be accessed soon after the final whistle, with highlights available later that evening.
Opposing manager - Oliver Glasner
Glasner played professionally as a defender for 19 years, making over 500 appearances for Austrian club, Ried.
Three years after his retirement he coached the same side for one season before taking over at German side Wolfsburg in 2019.
There he managed to qualify for the Champions League by finishing fourth in the 2020-21 Bundesliga season. Since then they have not recorded a higher finishing position.
The Austrian remained in Germany but changed to Eintracht, where his talents where displayed in the 2021/22 Europa League, reaching the final before beating Rangers 5-4 on penalties. This earned the club Champions League qualification for the first time in their history.
Glasner was appointed Crystal Palace head coach in February 2024.
The 51-year-old Austrian has since guided Palace to back-to-back record points totals in the Premier League and led them to a first major trophy as they claimed a 1-0 victory over the Blues to lift the trophy at Wembley last season.
That led to a first ever appearance in a major European competition, while they also beat league winners Liverpool to win the Community Shield.
Pep Guardiola preview
The City boss will address the media at the City Football Academy on Tuesday 12 May from 12:30 (UK).
Our team of journalists will also keep you updated and you can follow along live on mancity.com or our Official Man City App.
Previous meeting
Goals from Erling Haaland (two) and Phil Foden helped City to a 3-0 victory at Selhurst Park as we moved within two points of Arsenal at the league summit.
In what proved a tough and demanding test, a towering 41st minute header from Haaland had broken the first half deadlock.
Palace proved dangerous opponents and twice hit the City woodwork through Yeremy Pino and Adam Wharton.
But Pep Guardiola’s side were not to be denied and a brilliant 69th minute strike from Foden stretched the advantage.
An 88th minute Haaland penalty - awarded after substitute Savinho had been brought down - then sealed the deal.
It was our fourth straight league win and put us back within touching distance of the leaders with the title race really ramping up.
Last time out
City piled the pressure on the Gunners in the Premier League title race after a 3-0 win over Brentford.
Pep Guardiola’s Blues moved to within two points of the Gunners with three games remaining now for both teams.
Second half goals from Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland and substitute Omar Marmoush ensured the vital victory at the Etihad.
Global TV listings
Supporters around the world can find out how to tune in to watch the match live by clicking here, courtesy of livesoccertv.com.
Listings correct as of Wednesday 13 May.
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