Manchester City face Crystal Palace in their first Premier League away match of the season this Friday. The fixture at Selhurst Park kicks off at 3 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on USA Network, with streaming available via FuboTV, DirecTV, and SlingTV according to a report from pennlive.com.
City began their title defense with a dramatic 2-1 win over AFC Bournemouth, a result that followed a 3-0 loss to Arsenal in the FA Community Shield. Josko Gvardiol scored the winning goal in the first minute of extra time against Bournemouth, with Marc Guehi having equalized in the 84th minute. Erling Haaland, the reigning league goals leader and a World Cup sensation, attempted five shots but did not find the net in that opener.
Where can you watch Manchester City vs Crystal Palace?
The match is scheduled for Friday, August 28, with a 3 p.m. ET start at Selhurst Park in London. Television coverage in the United States is provided by USA Network. For viewers preferring to stream, several services carry the broadcast.
FuboTV offers a free trial for new subscribers. Its Pro Package costs $54.99 per month, while the Elite with Sports Plus package is $74.99 monthly. After the trial period, these rates increase to $84.99 and $104.99 respectively. DirecTV Stream provides a five-day free trial, with its Entertainment package priced at $49.99 for the first month before rising to $89.99. A promotion offers $40 off the first full month. SlingTV provides access starting as low as $45.99 for a full month, with shorter day passes available for $4.99 (24 hours), $9.99 (three days), or $14.99 (seven days). It is important to note that SlingTV's service does not include CBS.
What is Manchester City's current form?
Pep Guardiola's side sits first in the Premier League table with six points from two wins in two games. Their recent form reads WW. The team has scored six goals while conceding two, giving them a +4 goal difference. This puts them three points clear of Brighton at the top of the standings. Fans can track the team's progress on our standings page.
City's next fixture is at home against Coventry on September 5. Coventry currently occupies 18th position in the table. The full schedule is available on our fixtures hub.
What happened in Crystal Palace's season opener?
The home side, positioned as underdogs for this match, began their campaign with a 2-0 loss to Everton. Everton scored in the 42nd minute through Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and again in the 53rd minute via Thierno Barry. Crystal Palace finished in 15th place in the Premier League last season.
What does this match mean for City's early season?
Securing three points away at Selhurst Park would maintain Manchester City's perfect start and extend their early lead at the summit. The team's strong offensive output, having netted six times already, will be tested against a Palace side looking for its first points. This match is a key early test of City's away form as they aim to build momentum. Supporters can review the squad tasked with this challenge on our squad page.
