Manchester City are preparing for a trip down to the capital tonight (Monday) where they will face Crystal Palace. The Blues are in high spirits coming into this one after thrashing local rivals Manchester United last time out.
Patrick Viera's Palace have hit a purple patch of form themselves and beat Wolves in their last outing. City will be looking for three points to help extend their lead at the top of the table.
The gap is now just three points after Liverpool beat Brighton and Hove Albion 2-0 on Saturday. ALSO READ: Fernandinho describes Man City dressing room mood for 'the time of truth' "Patrick Vieira is doing a great job at Crystal Palace.
They are good to watch going forward too, with plenty of width, and he has changed the formation and mentality of the team since taking over from Roy Hodgson — the focus before was being difficult to beat, but now it is on their attacking play," Lawrenson explained to the BBC. "The Eagles beat Manchester City at Etihad Stadium earlier in the season and I am sure they will have another good go at City on Monday evening.
Read more on manchestereveningnews.co.uk