Man City XI vs Crystal Palace: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League

Ayyoub Bouaddi has been named on the Manchester City bench against Crystal Palace tonight, meaning a debut will have to wait.“He is ready, he was working with his former club so he is fit,” Enzo Maresca said in Thursday’s press conference.“We will see how long it is in terms of adaptation but for sure he is ready to go.”While the teenager is in the squad, Maresca’s comments in the press conference suggested he was always going to have to settle for a place on the bench.“No rush for him. For sure he will help us now and in the future. But he is just 18,” the Man City boss added.“It is my job and it’s the club’s job to manage him in the best way, don’t put pressure on him, he is young and he needs time.”New role: Marc GuehiPAElliot Anderson is fit despite picking up a knock against Bournemouth and Rayan Cherki does earn a recall to the starting lineup after setting up both goals to ensure Man City started the new Premier League season with a win.The Frenchman’s return means Phil Foden is pushed out wide as Jeremy Doku has been ruled out through injury, leaving City short of options on the flanks.Man City XI: Donnarumma, Khusanov, Dias (C), Gvardiol, O’Reilly, Anderson, Guéhi, Foden, Cherki, Semenyo, HaalandTime and date: 8pm BST on Friday, August 28, 2026