Man City vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League team news and updates – UK Times

The 33-year-old, who has won 16 trophies with City including six Premier League titles and the Champions League, is out of contract in the summer.

With speculation over his future having grown throughout the season, the Belgium playmaker confirmed the news in a statement on his social media accounts.

He wrote: “I’ll get straight to it and let you all know that these will be my final months as a Manchester City player.

City manager Guardiola feels both incidents were symptomatic of declining standards of behaviour in society but hopes the pair will move on.

Guardiola said at a press conference: “They don’t feel good but we move forward.”

And that Manchester derby was mostly notable for tasteless chants from some sections of United fans about Phil Foden’s mother.

The anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out has condemned the chants, saying “sexism isn’t banter”.

It’s been a busy week for Manchester City, although more off the pitch than on.

A man has been charged with assault after allegedly slapping Manchester City forward Jack Grealish at the end of the Manchester derby at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Manchester City host Crystal Palace in their first outing after a drab Manchester derby at Old Trafford.

The Independent’s Senior Football Correspondent didn’t hold back on the dismal 0-0 encounter…

Good morning and welcome along to The Independent’s LIVE coverage of the Premier League clash between Manchester City and Crystal Palace. Pep Guardiola’s side could climb into the top four with victory this afternoon, though face a tough test against a visiting side in strong recent form.

Kick off is at 12.30pm BST.