Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Preview

April 26, 2014
By: Deke Hardman

Edin Dzeko

Sunday’s Premier League action concludes at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace take on title challenging Manchester City.

The hosts won a fifth straight league match last weekend to secure their Premier League status with three games to spare, though they will be keen to cap off a fine season with as many points as possible as they aim to break into the top half of the table.

Marounane Chamakh is doubtful as he struggles to recover from the injury that saw him miss the win at West Ham United, while Kagisho Dikgacoi also faces a late fitness test ahead of the game.

Top scorer Jason Puncheon is generously priced at 17.0 (16/1) to open the scoring with Bet 365, while Cameron Jerome is a 15.0 (14/1) shot with 888 Sport.

Tony Pulis’ side are 8.25 (29/4) to take all three points with 888 Sport, with City odds on favourites at 1.45 (9/20) with Bet Victor. The draw is 5.0 (4/1) with Bet 365.

The visitors beat West Bromwich Albion on Monday evening to keep themselves well and truly in the title race, though they could be as many as nine points off the pace at the time of kick-off here as leaders Liverpool take on second place Chelsea earlier in the day.

Manuel Pellegrini will be unable to call upon injured duo Jesus Navas and David Silva, though fellow midfielder Yaya Toure should return after recovering from the muscle problem that has kept him out of the last two games.

Top scorer Sergio Aguero is favourite to get the first goal of the game at 4.0 (3/1) with most firms, while Toure is a 7.5 (13/2) shot with 888 Sport.

An Edin Dzeko goal was enough to separate the sides when they met at the Ethiad Stadium back in December, and secure a fifth straight win for City over the Eagles.

However, with Palace in such fine form, you may be tempted to back them to get something out of the game with 888 Sport offering 3.05 (39/19) for the home win/draw double chance.

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