Man City forced into instant repeat to try to correct Newcastle errors

Palace can hurt City

Manchester City could probably take satisfaction after the Newcastle game that not every team boasts an attack of Allan Saint-Maximin and Callum Wilson.

However, their next opponents in the Premier League can call upon Wilfried Zaha and Eberechi Eze who can cause similar damage. Zaha has previously called Kyle Walker the toughest opponent he has faced, but the City right-back will not take any pleasure if the Palace talisman is fit enough to line up against him.

Patrick Vieira's side picked up a win and a draw last season including victory at the Etihad, costing Pep Guardiola's side five of the 21 points they dropped all season. They have started this season brightly with four points from three games, including a point picked up at Anfield.

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Injury watch

The match is likely to come too soon for Nathan Ake and Jack Grealish, while Kalvin Phillips will face a battle to play after coming off injured against Barcelona. That thins an already-thin squad, leaving City hoping that they don't suffer any further issues against Palace that deplete them further.

City have had remarkable success with their small squad under Guardiola, but are attempting to defend their Premier League title with the smallest group they have ever had under the manager so they cannot afford many injuries.

Bernardo reception

Bernardo Silva came off the bench at the Etihad for the first home game of the season against Bournemouth and was treated to a phenomenal reception by the fans. The player thanked them for it on social media and was left in no doubt over how much he was loved.

Questions over the player's future refuse to go away, with even Guardiola engaging in the