Crystal Palace host Manchester City at Selhurst Park on Friday night, with Gameweek 2 of the 2026/27 Premier League season getting underway. Kick-off is at 8:00pm BST.

How to watch

Viewers in the UK can catch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage beginning at 7:00pm BST. Sky Sports holds rights to 215 Premier League matches across the season, with plans starting from £35 a month.

In the US, USA Network is broadcasting the fixture, with kick-off at 3:00pm ET. The channel is available via YouTube TV (10-day free trial), DirecTV Stream (5-day free trial), Hulu + Live TV (3-day free trial), and Sling Blue. USA Network is part of NBCUniversal, which holds Premier League rights in the United States.

Australian fans can stream the game on Stan Sport, with kick-off at 5:00am AEST on Saturday, August 22. Stan Sport has introduced a new Basic with Ads plan at AU$29.99 per month, down from the previous AU$32.

Crystal Palace's difficult start

Crystal Palace arrive at this fixture under pressure after a 2-0 defeat away at Everton on the opening weekend. Goals from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Thierno Barry condemned Pierre Sage's side to a difficult beginning to the new campaign.

The Eagles squandered four big chances at Goodison Park — a wastefulness they cannot repeat against one of the Premier League's elite sides. Uncertainty over the futures of Jean Phillipe-Mateta and Ismaïla Sarr adds further pressure on Sage heading into the home fixture. Dwight McNeil made his debut in that defeat, while Jørgen Strand Larsen remained on the bench as Mateta led the line.

City's late show at Bournemouth

Enzo Maresca's Manchester City edged past Bournemouth in dramatic fashion to open their season. Marcus Tavernier gave the Cherries the lead in the 26th minute, but City responded with two late strikes — first from Marc Guehi and then Josko Gvardiol — to complete a quickfire comeback and claim all three points.

City carry an imposing record into this match, having lost just once to Crystal Palace in the last five years, that defeat coming in the FA Cup final.

One to watch: Ayyoub Bouaddi

Summer signing Ayyoub Bouaddi could make his debut after completing his £85.6 million move from Lille. Speculation over a potential move for Enzo Fernandez also continues to circulate around the club.

FourFourTwo predict Crystal Palace 1-3 Manchester City, with Erling Haaland expected to open his account for the season at Selhurst Park.