The Etihad Stadium is set for a midweek showdown as Manchester City welcome Crystal Palace for a crucial Premier League encounter. The action kicks off on Wednesday, May 13, at 20:00 UK time, promising an evening of high-stakes football.
For fans in the UK, you can catch every moment live on Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Main Event, NOW TV, or via Sky Go. International supporters can check their local listings on livesoccertv.com to find the best way to tune in.
City's official app is your ultimate matchday companion, with Matchday Centre coverage starting from 18:00 UK time. Expect real-time text updates, in-depth stats, and tactical analysis to keep you in the know. Once the whistle blows, enjoy live audio commentary from Alistair Mann and Nicky Weaver, and don't forget to enable push notifications for instant alerts on goals, cards, and key moments. You can even personalize these updates to focus solely on City—check the app guide for details.
After the final whistle, stay tuned for a full match report and reactions from Pep Guardiola and the players, with highlights dropping later that evening. And don't miss the action on X/Twitter via @ManCity for quick recaps.
On the other side of the pitch, Crystal Palace's head coach Oliver Glasner brings a fascinating backstory. A former defender, Glasner enjoyed a 19-year playing career, making over 500 appearances for Austrian club Ried. After retiring, he quickly transitioned into coaching, leading Ried for a season before moving to Germany's Wolfsburg in 2019. There, he guided the club to a fourth-place finish in the 2020-21 Bundesliga, securing Champions League qualification—a feat the club hasn't surpassed since.
Glasner then took the reins at Eintracht Frankfurt, where he truly made his mark. In the 2021-22 Europa League, he led the team to the final, defeating Rangers 5-4 on penalties to claim the trophy and earn the club its first-ever Champions League berth. Appointed Crystal Palace head coach in February, Glasner will be eager to test his tactical acumen against City's title-chasing squad.
With both teams hungry for points, this midweek clash at the Etihad promises to be a must-watch for any football fan. Gear up in your City best and get ready for a night of Premier League drama.