Man City fans name two changes to line-up they want to see vs Crystal Palace

Manchester City fans are calling for Ruben Dias and Riyad Mahrez to start for Pep Guardiola's side against Crystal Palace later this afternoon.

City host Patrick Vieira's men at the Etihad Stadium in their fourth Premier League match of the new season, with the champions having failed to beat Palace last season - drawing and losing against the Eagles.

Guardiola's side have won two and drawn one of their opening three matches this campaign, coming back from 3-1 down to draw 3-3 with Newcastle United last weekend.

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The City boss has an almost fully fit squad to pick from - although Aymeric Laporte and Nathan Ake remain sidelined. There could also be return from injuries for Kalvin Phillips and Jack Grealish. Here is the starting XI that Manchester Evening News readers want to see deployed:

Goalkeeper - Ederson

Unless anything completely drastic happens before kick-off, Ederson will start against Palace. His build-up play is vital to City's success and he has made a good start to the new campaign.

Stefan Ortega will help to motivate the shot-stopper, but the Brazilian is likely to be an ever-present for City this season.

Defenders - Kyle Walker, Ruben Dias, John Stones, Joao Cancelo

With Laporte and Ake both out injured, the defence basically picks itself. The former is likely to be out until next month, while it is unclear when Ake will return to action.

Therefore, fans are keen to see Dias and Stones continue at the heart of defence, with Walker and Cancelo having both made impressive starts to the season at full-back.

Walker's pace against the tricky Wilfried Zaha could be vital if City are to prevent Palace from getting down the