Phil Foden OUT for Manchester City vs Crystal Palace due to Injury

Phil Foden has been ruled out of Manchester City's Premier League match against Crystal Palace due to an ankle injury sustained during the recent derby against Manchester United. Coach Pep Guardiola confirmed that Foden did not recover well from the injury and noted that he is among six players missing from the squad, including Erling Haaland and other key team members. The absence adds to a challenging season for Foden, who has struggled for form after being named the league's best player last season. Additionally, Foden faced off-field issues when his mother was targeted by taunts from rival fans during the derby, which Guardiola condemned as a lack of class. Despite these challenges, City hopes to secure a win to improve their position in the Champions League race. James McAtee is set to make his first Premier League start in Foden's absence, alongside other changes in the lineup.