Crystal Palace management have confirmed the current situation of their upcoming Premier League clash against Manchester City, following the Storm Darragh disrupting the football schedule.
Details: The Premier League has faced disruption as severe weather caused by Storm Darragh has forced the postponement of several games. Notably, the fixture between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park was called off over safety concerns.
Further cancellations in the Football League include matches such as Cardiff City vs. Watford, Plymouth vs. Oxford United, and Bristol Rovers vs. Bolton Wanderers.
Amid these challenges, Crystal Palace has assured supporters that their home match against Manchester City at Selhurst Park will proceed as planned. On X (formerly Twitter), they wrote:
“Today’s fixture at Selhurst Park is scheduled to go ahead as planned. We advise all supporters to plan their journey in advance and take care travelling to and from the stadium.”
Palace come into this fixture on a strong run, remaining unbeaten in their last three games and securing a crucial 1-0 win against Ipswich Town in midweek. Meanwhile, Manchester City come into this clash following a dominant 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, which ended their recent losing streak.
Quotes: Oliver Glasner, Palace manager, said ahead of the match:
“We have two wins, two draws and one loss [in our last five Premier League games], so it goes in the right direction. The performances look quite stable at the moment, but we have to show it again against City, even on a better level than we did before.”
Glasner highlighted that the players are adapting to new signings and building rhythm after a disrupted pre-season.
Pep Guardiola, Manchester City manager, spoke highly of Crystal Palace’s style:
“They are playing really good… Their physicality at Selhurst Park, the patterns they have are really good. So aggressive – they are really good.”
Guardiola praised Palace’s style of play, particularly their defensive patterns and the challenges they present for opposing sides.
Citations:
- Everton vs. Liverpool postponed due to Storm Darragh safety concerns.
- Crystal Palace remain unbeaten in their last three games.
- Manchester City secured a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest in their last match.
Keep in mind: Fans planning to attend the game should prepare for possible travel delays due to storm conditions and follow the club’s advice for safe journeys to Selhurst Park. Both teams come into this match with momentum, and all eyes will be on whether Palace can continue their strong run against the reigning champions.
