It’s Manchester City versus Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on August 28, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 3:00 PM ET
- Location: Selhurst Park, London
- TV Channels: USA Network
How to Watch Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace on August 28, 2026
You can watch Crystal Palace take on Manchester City live on DIRECTV on USA Network on August 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET.
Manchester City (1-0-0) at Crystal Palace (0-0-1) — Match Preview
Manchester City (1-0-0) travel to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace (0-0-1) in a Matchday 2 clash between two clubs who arrive in sharply different form. City sit eighth in the table with three points after outscoring their opponents 2-1 in the season opener, while Palace sit 16th and have yet to open their account, having been shut out 2-0 in their first match.
Erling Haaland already looks locked in up top for City, putting up five shots in the opener as the focal point of the attack. Rayan Cherki has slotted straight into the midfield and set up two goals in his first appearance, giving City an early spark in the final third.
Jean-Philippe Mateta leads the Crystal Palace attack after managing two shots in the season opener as the Eagles search for their first points of the campaign. Josko Gvardiol has added another dimension for City from the back, scoring in the opening match while helping anchor a defense that has conceded just once so far.
National TV
USA Network
What Time is the Crystal Palace vs. Manchester City Match Today?
The Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace match starts at 3:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace?
You can watch Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace on USA Network.
Players to Watch: Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace
Manchester City
Erling Haaland — F. Haaland is Manchester City’s most direct scoring threat, already putting up five shots in the season opener alone. He’s making just his first appearance of the campaign, but the volume signals he’s ready to carry the same scoring burden he’s known for. Expect City to keep funneling service toward him against a Palace defense that has already conceded twice this season.
Rayan Cherki — M. Cherki has wasted no time making an impact in his City debut, setting up two goals across his lone appearance so far. The creative midfielder’s distribution gives City an added dimension in the final third beyond Haaland’s finishing.
Josko Gvardiol — D. Gvardiol has quietly been just as productive at the back, scoring City’s first goal of the season while helping limit their opener to a single goal against. The center back’s ability to contribute at both ends adds depth to a City side already leaning on Haaland and Cherki up front.
Crystal Palace
Jean-Philippe Mateta — F. Mateta is Crystal Palace’s primary scoring threat, and he managed two shots in the club’s season-opening defeat despite failing to find the net. Getting him more service will be central to snapping the scoreless start, especially against a City defense that has allowed just one goal so far this season.
Yéremy Pino — M. In midfield, Pino offers another shooting outlet, having put up two shots of his own in the opener. His willingness to pull the trigger from distance gives Palace a second scoring option beyond Mateta as they search for their first goal of the campaign.
Daniel Muñoz — D. Right back Muñoz has pushed forward aggressively early in the season, matching Mateta and Pino with two shots in the opening match. That attacking instinct from the back line gives Palace an extra body in the final third as they chase their first points of the year.
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