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What the managers said

“I've not seen the players yet. Always, I give them a day off,” said Pep Guardiola when asked about the VAR decision and Arsenal’s result had affected his team.

“Crystal Palace [is my focus] and thinking what I have to do, to always learn from my career as a manager, what you control, to do better, what you've not done better this season, to arrive in a better position. We are still fighting.”

He explained that the pressure is “the same - one day, two days, a week ago, two weeks, same one”.

On Palace, he added: “It has always been tough games, particularly under Roy Hodgson and now Oliver [Glasner]. They have a European final so maybe they have struggled a little bit in the Premier League. But there have been a lot of changes - the manager is leaving, announced a long time ago - and maybe they are not consistent, but the quality is there."

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An arm extended, and one hand on the title.

Arsenal are now two victories from ending a 22-year wait, which was about what referee Chris Kavanagh’s survey of Pablo’s foul on David Raya felt like.

A crucial 1-0 was only stopped from becoming a costly 1-1, in the 94th minute, by one man’s interpretation of “wrestling” – as Nuno Espirito Santo put it – at a set-piece.

Miguel Delaney13 May 2026 17:36

When is Man City vs Crystal Palace?

Man City vs Crystal Palace is due to kick off at 8pm BST on Wednesday, 13 May at the Etihad Stadium.

How can I watch it?

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage on the channels from 7pm BST. A live stream will be available via Sky Go and NOW.

Chris Wilson13 May 2026 17:20

Predicted Line-ups

Man City XI: Donnarumma; Nunes, Guehi, Ake, O’Reilly; Reijnders, Silva; Cherki, Semenyo, Doku; Haaland

Palace XI: Darlow; Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Canvot; Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Sarr, Pino, Mateta

Chris Wilson13 May 2026 17:15

Team news

Palace forward Evann Guessand could return to the squad after training with the team this week, following eight matches on the sidelines. Borna Sosa, Eddie Nketiah and Chieck Doucoure remain absent.

Chris Wilson13 May 2026 17:09

Team news

Rodri is again doubtful for this match after four games out with a groin injury, while Abdukodir Khusanov missed the win against Brentford due to a knock. Nathan Ake is likely to once again deputise.

Chris Wilson13 May 2026 17:06