Manchester City can close the gap on Arsenal overnight if they can record a useful three points at Crystal Palace this evening. City are at Selhurst Park knowing a win would put them within two points of Arsenal, with the Gunners not playing until Sunday. This is City's final Premier League fixture before the international break, with Arsenal playing twice more - adding to the importance of the fixture. Pep Guardiola should have a fully fit squad to pick from, with Phil Foden recovering from the ankle issue he reported after his fine performance vs Newcastle last weekend. Kyle Walker is also available, as are returning defenders John Stones and Aymeric Laporte. Guardiola insisted that there are no thoughts towards Tuesday's Champions League last-16 second leg with RB Leipzig, and vowed to give Palace the maximum respect on Saturday. Follow below for pre-match build-up, live match updates and post-match reaction from Selhurst Park. 14:52 Tyrone Marshall Perfect opponents for Haaland to reignite form? There had been three goals in four games for Erling Haaland when Crystal Palace visited the Etihad at the end of August and at 2-0 down at half-time it looked like being a difficult day for the Blues. Cue a 19-minute second-half hat-trick for Haaland and then a treble in the first half four days later. It was these opponents that lit the blue touch paper for Haaland and perhaps he will enjoy a reunion. There have been just two goals in his last eight appearances now and by his standards that is a drought so severe he must be gasping. Erling Haaland earned City a 4-2 win against Crystal Palace (Image: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Share Comments 14:40 Simon Bajkowski Title race implications City should be happier whenever they can play before Arsenal - which should come quite a lot if Arsenal stay in the Europa League. Five points is a sizable gap but much less than eight, and any time City can reduce it to two it puts the pressure onto the leaders to stay more than a win ahead. Share Comments 14:28 Joe Bray Full time in the early kick off Bournemouth have just beaten Liverpool in the early kick-off, which makes City's routine win at the Vitality Stadium two weeks ago look a little better. That's now Arsenal and Liverpool who have struggled against the Cherries. Liverpool could have levelled, but Mo Salah produced one of the worst penalties you'll see in a long time and Jurgen Klopp's side remain fifth. Share Comments 14:19 Joe Bray Pick your best City team Read how our writers think City should line up this evening HERE and then use the selector below to pick your best team to take on Crystal Palace. This widget requires javascript to work. Pick the team Share Comments 14:03 Joe Bray Early City team news There were a couple of doubts heading into this game, but Pep Guardiola indicated he has a fully fit squad when speaking to the media yesterday. Phil Foden is available after suggesting he had a foot issue last weekend. Kyle Walker is also in the squad following the allegations against him this week. John Stones and Aymeric Laporte will hope to return to the starting line up. Kevin De Bruyne is 'ready' to play after two below-par performances. (Image: 2023 Manchester City FC) Share Comments 14:01 Joe Bray Good afternoon Hello, and welcome to MEN Sport's coverage of City's trip to Crystal Palace in the Premier League. We'll have all the build-up, live match updates and post-match reaction right here. Share Comments.