There is nothing left to play for this WSL season for either Manchester City or Crystal Palace. Nick Cushing had hoped to guide his team into Women’s Champions League football but a 2-2 draw against Manchester United crushed that dream. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace, will be relegated to the Women’s Championship at the end of the season. Head coach Leif Smerud declined to comment on his future, stating only that “there is a life after” relegation. Let’s find out about the potential line-ups, statistics and where to watch Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace.
Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace: Team News & Possible Line-ups
The possible line-ups are derived from previous match days. We take into consideration how strong the opponents are, what players are injured and of course team news before the match.
Team News Manchester City
Latest team update from Manchester City: “She won’t be involved. She’s not been with the team and she’s still in that initial stage of rehab with the medical team. [We were] disappointed to lose Leila [Ouahabi], she’s a top professional and she’s helped me. It was tough to lose an experienced player in a big game.
“It was positive to get Alex [Greenwood] through 90 minutes and Lauren [Hemp] played 60 so she’s now available to play the whole game. Getting Laura [Blindkilde Brown] in and Aoba [Fujino] in is hugely positive.
“There are no new updates with the likes of Viv [Miedema] and Bunny but we’ve got players that weren’t available that are now. It’s really important to me that we deliver a strong performance for our fans.”
What the coach has to say:
Nick Cushing on his future with the club: “As it stands, yes. This is the last game, [but] I’ve really enjoyed the period. It’s been challenging but it’s also been really enjoyable. I spent December, January and February without a team and one thing I’ve learnt is I am better in a team. I am really motivated to be successful.
“The coaching and being around the players, planning games that we’ve had, I’ve been almost at home in that moment. Post this, who knows? There’s been no conversations with this team about continuing but my desire and intention is to be with a team from pre-season.”
Our prediction of the Starting IX for Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace:
- Keating
- Knaak
- Greenwood
- Prior
- Casparij
- Aleixandri
- Hasegawa
- Hemp
- Blindkilde Brown
- Park
- Kerolin
Team News Crystal Palace
Squad update from Leif Smerud: “We’ll pick the squad after training tomorrow and then see who can join on the bus and who can’t, there are quite a few question marks – so let’s see.”
What the coach has to say:
Leif Smerud on the challenges ahead: “For the players, it’s obviously been a long season and it’s ended in a way you wouldn’t have wanted.
“But the experience of relegation shows that there is a life after. It [relegation] can be a big monster that you think is really, really bad and in some ways, it is. But when you actually face it, a new chapter starts.
“The next game is always the most important and the players and the team have a lot to play for. Everyone is looking forward to starting a new season, and that starts the moment this one ends.
“If you look at last weekend, people were tracking back in the 96th minute. You can’t ask for more than that. We have to fight with what we have, and that has impressed me.”
Our prediction of the Starting IX for Crystal Palace against Manchester City:
- Yanez
- My Cato
- Nolan
- Swaby
- Weerden
- Sharpe
- Potter
- Gejl
- Veje
- Blanchard
- Stengel
Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace: Previous Meetings & Stats
Manchester City and Crystal Palace faced off for the first time this season, with City securing a 3-0 win. Both teams had hoped for better seasons, but Palace will be relegate to the Women’s Championship, and Manchester City will miss out on the Women’s Champions League.
City come off the back of a 2-2 draw against Manchester United and will be looking to end the season on a high. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace ended their losing streak with a draw against Leicester last weekend. A win would be a positive note for the players to take into summer break.
| Team Streaks | ||
 | No losses | 3 |
 | No wins | 5 |
| No clean sheet | 9 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 6/6 |
| First to score | 4/5 |
| First to concede | 5/5 |
| First half loser | 5/5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch the Women’s Super League Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace?
You can watch Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace live on the Barclays Women’s Super League YouTube.
When was the last meeting between Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace?
The last meeting was on November 3, 2024. Manchester City secured a 3-0 win, thanks to goals from Park, Roord and Shaw.
What is Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace kick-off time?
Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace kicks off at 12:30 GMT on Saturday, May 10, at Joie Stadium.Â
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