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Comprehensive match preview of Crystal Palace vs Manchester City in the Premier League. We break down opening matchweek results, recent form, and key storylines ahead of this Friday night battle at Selhurst Park.

Tim Weah impressed as Marseille captain, Yunus Musah made his case at AC Milan, and Gio Reyna endured a difficult Strasbourg debut.

For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.

Jean-Philippe Mateta has seen his attempts to force a shock exit from Crystal Palace hit a significant roadblock after his legal challenge regarding his contract status was dismissed. The Frenchman had hoped to secure a move away from Selhurst Park as a free agent by arguing his current deal was no longer valid.