Jeremy Doku of Manchester City breaks with the ball during the Premier League match Manchester United vs Manchester City at Old Trafford, Manchester, United Kingdom, 17th January 2026 (Photo by Mark Cosgrove/News Images) in Manchester, United Kingdom on 1/17/2026. (Photo by Mark Cosgrove/News Images/Sipa USA)

Manchester city vs crystal palace: live tv coverage and kick-off details

As the Premier League title race intensifies, Manchester City face a pivotal clash against Crystal Palace at the Etihad Stadium this Wednesday evening. With Arsenal leading the standings, the Citizens are under immense pressure to secure a victory that could keep their championship hopes alive. The outcome of this delayed 31st-round match could dramatically reshape the league’s final standings, just two matchdays from the conclusion of the season.

Under Pep Guardiola’s guidance, Manchester City have shown resilience in recent weeks. Despite a disappointing draw against Everton earlier this month, they rebounded strongly with a commanding 3-0 win over Brentford last weekend. The performance featured a stellar display from Jérémy Doku, who has been instrumental in the team’s late-season surge, and Erling Haaland’s 26th Premier League goal of the campaign.

The stakes could not be higher. A win for Manchester City would close the gap on Arsenal to just two points with two games remaining. Conversely, defeat would likely extinguish their title ambitions, handing the advantage to the Gunners. The pressure is on for Guardiola’s side to deliver when it matters most.

The highly anticipated match kicks off at 21:00 (UK time) this Wednesday, 13 May, and will be broadcast live on Canal+ Foot.