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Former professional footballer and current BBC Sport pundit Chris Sutton predicts a 1-1 draw between Crystal Palace and Manchester City. He rates Crystal Palace highly and believes their manager Oliver Glasner will have a plan to thwart City. Sutton acknowledges City’s recent Champions League win against Real Madrid but questions how much their slightly reduced rest will impact the game. He also expresses a lack of trust in City’s away form and references Palace’s previous FA Cup victory over City.

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Sutton Predicts Crystal Palace to Hold Manchester City to a Draw

London, UK – BBC Sport pundit Chris Sutton is forecasting a surprise result in the upcoming Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Manchester City. Despite acknowledging Manchester City’s victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League, Sutton predicts a 1-1 draw, citing his high opinion of Crystal Palace and their manager, Oliver Glasner.

“I predict Crystal Palace to win a lot of games because I really rate them,” Sutton stated. While he conceded the Europa Conference League may have taken a toll on Palace this season, he believes Manchester City’s slightly reduced rest after their midweek fixture will not be a significant factor.

Sutton also expressed doubts about Manchester City’s away form, referencing their recent collapse against Fulham. Adding to his confidence in Palace, Sutton alluded to their previous FA Cup victory over City, suggesting Glasner will devise a successful tactical plan. “Palace beat City in the FA Cup final and that makes me think Eagles boss Oliver Glasner will have a plan that works this time, too,” he said.

While acknowledging Erling Haaland’s potential to score, Sutton ultimately believes Palace can hold the reigning champions to a draw. The match promises to be an intriguing encounter, with Sutton’s prediction adding an extra layer of intrigue.

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