Paul Merson and Chris Sutton agree on Man City scoreline vs Crystal Palace

Manchester City are yet to be beaten in their first three Premier League fixtures and did well to keep that record intact last weekend.

The Blues came back from two goals down away at an invigorated Newcastle to earn a 3-3 draw and ultimately go five points clear of title challengers Liverpool following their 2-1 loss to Manchester United on Monday.

Pep Guardiola is having to deal with a number of defensive injuries this weekend with Nathan Ake a doubt and Aymeric Laporte sidelined. Nevertheless, pundits are all predicting a comfortable home win for the champions.

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“Palace are one of the most dangerous counter-attacking teams in the league, but you still cannot see past Manchester City.

"It was really interesting the way Newcastle were brave and got at City and hurt them, but I expect City with home advantage to win this one, although I think Palace will score.”

Prediction: Manchester City 3-1 Crystal Palace

“Palace can hurt Man City on the counter and I do see them scoring a goal this weekend. “Manchester City need to score early. If they don't, they'll need to bomb forward and that'll leave them prone to Crystal Palace's counter-attacks. I think City will have a lot of the ball, and I'll back them to win this game.”

Prediction: Manchester City 3-1 Crystal Palace

“Palace won this game last year and played really well. The great thing about them is that they play on the front foot, they won’t be coming here to say, ‘Let’s just keep the score down.’

“But it’s City isn’t it so I expect them to win handsomely.”

Prediction: Manchester City 3-0 Crystal Palace

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