Is Crystal Palace v Man City on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Premier League clash

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29 Aug 2026 • 1:55 AM MYT
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Is Crystal Palace v Man City on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Premier League clash

Crystal Palace and Manchester City continue their Premier League campaigns as the pair clash on the second weekend of the season.

Palace suffered an early blow with defeat at Everton in their opener, with forward Ismaila Sarr absent from the squad amid a groin issue and transfer interest from clubs including Liverpool.

Manchester City, meanwhile, began with a 2-1 win over Bournemouth, and have since sealed a deal for young midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.

Enzo Maresca’s side will be eyeing a second success as they set their sights on a title tilt.

Here’s everything you need to know.

When is Crystal Palace vs Manchester City?

Crystal Palace vs Manchester City is due to kick off at 8pm BST on Friday 28 August at Selhurst Park.

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. A live stream will be available via Sky Go and NOW.

Team news

No Ismaila Sarr or Jean-Philippe Mateta in the team, with both absent due to injuries rather than transfer dealings. Daniel Munoz starts on the bench amid rumours he’ll be on the move to Nottingham Forest, with new signing Anan Khalaili coming in.Takehiro Tomiyasu comes into the team for Chadi Riad, who was stretchered off against Everton, while Yeremy Pino starts ahead of Dwight McNeil.

Ayyoub Bouaddi will have to come off the bench if he is to make his Man City debut tonight, with Enzo Maresca opting to stick with Marc Guehi in midfield. The only other change from the Bournemouth win sees Rayan Cherki start in place of Rico Lewis.

Confirmed line-ups

Crystal Palace XI: Henderson; Canvot, Richards, Tomiyasu; Khalaili, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Pino, Nketiah; Strand Larsen.

Man City XI: Donnarumma; Khusanov, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly; Anderson, Guehi; Foden, Cherki, Semenyo; Haaland.

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