J. Puncheon enters the game and replaces M. Meyer.
A late substitution for Crystal Palace as Meyer, who was felled by Walker for that crucial penalty, is replaced by Puncheon.
90' +3
Guaita gets yellow.
A late yellow card for Guaita as he delays the play from a goal kick, with Palace now using every trick in the book to hold onto their 3-2 lead.
90' +1
There will be FOUR minutes of additional time at the end of the second half.
90'
It has descended into a game of attack against defence as City pile on the pressure late on, while Palace are giving everything they have got to keep Guardiola's men at bay.
88'
J. Ayew enters the game and replaces W. Zaha.
First change for Palace as Ayew enters the fray to take the spot of Zaha to lead the line for the final minutes of the game.
87'
Game on at the Etihad Stadium, where we are edging into the last few minutes of regulation time. Palace still have all three substitutes available to them and will likely use them to waste some time.
85'
K. De Bruyne has scored a goal for Manchester City! Assist by Bernardo Silva.
GOOOOOAL! 3-2! De Bruyne fires a cross into the middle and it floats over the top of Guaita's head and into the far corner of the net. It was certainly not intentional from the City substitute but they have something to cling onto.
City looked like they needed help if they were going to fight back in the game and they have got exactly that. It was good work from Bernardo Silva and De Bruyne in a wide area but it is harsh on Palace.
84'
De Bruyne floats a cross over the top of the Palace defence to Sane, who is in plenty of space, but he stumbles in his attempt to control the ball and the opportunity goes begging - which pretty much sums up City's woes today.
82'
Another corner from Sane is fired into a dangerous area and bounces inside the six-yard box before Guaiata pounces on the loose ball to remove the threat.
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J. McArthur gets yellow.
Heading into the final 10 minutes but, for all their possession, City do not look like they are going to score again and look set for a shock defeat that could be damaging for the defence of their Premier League crown.
Another booking for Palace as McArthur fouls Jesus in midfield but City are still unable to create anything.
78'
City have been the architects of beautiful football under the guidance of Guardiola but it is approaching kitchen sink time for the hosts. It has been a very poor performance overall.
75'
P. van Aanholt gets yellow.
Van Aanholt is penalised for a strong tackle on De Bruyne and earns a yellow card, while conceding a free-kick in a very dangerous position.
73'
Hodgson still has all three substitutions available to him and he will likely introduce fresh legs to his defence as they look to hold onto what would be a famous win for his side.
71'
Into the final 20 minutes as Sane wins his side another corner, their 11th of the game, but his delivery comes to nothing.
69'
R. Mahrez enters the game and replaces R. Sterling.
Final roll of the dice for Manchester City as Guardiola introduces Mahrez, with Sterling making way after a rather poor display.
68'
Palace have everyone except from Zaha behind the ball as they aim to quell the attacks from Manchester City and Wan-Bissaka makes a superb challenge inside the box to clear the ball away before Bernardo Silva could tuck home.
66'
Guaita, making only his second Premier League appearance between the sticks for Palace, has barely been tested. For all of the attacking flair City have on the field, they are struggling to create anything of note.
64'
The latest change in shape will provide encouragement to the likes of Zaha on the counter, who may feel he can create an opportunity for Palace. City need goals though and do not really have a choice but to go for it.
62'
K. De Bruyne enters the game and replaces F. Delph.
Second change of the game for Manchester City as De Bruyne takes the place of Delph, leading to another change of shape for Guardiola's side as they switch to a three-man defence.
61'
Confusion in the game briefly as Meyer's delivery flies across the face of goal and looks set to go behind, although the ballboy behind the goal is too hasty and collects it too early. A drop ball is given and Townsend sportingly taps the ball behind.
59'
Edging into the final half hour at the Etihad Stadium and the tension is rising amongst the home supporters. City fans are not used to seeing this at their own stadium, Palace have completely stunned them.
55'
A real test of City's character now and they will fire everything forward in an attempt to claw their way back. While it looks bleak, it would take a brave man to bet against City scoring three goals to turn the game on its head again.
53'
This is frankly unbelievable. Struggling Crystal Palace, with an awful record on the road against Manchester City, now hold a two-goal lead. The away supporters are in dreamland and I imagine the goal has also gone down well with Liverpool fans.
51'
Penalty goal scored by L. Milivojević for Crystal Palace!
GOOOOOOOOOAL! 3-1! Milivojevic makes no mistake from the spot as the Eagles captain superbly dispatches his penalty to the left of Ederson, who dived the right way but could not get a hand to the ball.
50'
S. Agüero enters the game and replaces N. Otamendi.
There is that change as Aguero takes the place of Otamendi, which will likely see Stones drop back into the defence from his current midfield role.
48'
No changes for either side at the break but Aguero is warming up on the sidelines and it does not seem like it would be too long until he is introduced.
46'
Palace get the action back underway for the second half, where they will look to hold onto their advantage.
45' +2
HALF-TIME: MANCHESTER CITY 1-2 CRYSTAL PALACE
45' +1
The fourth official has signalled for two minutes of additional time at the end of the first half.
45'
W. Zaha gets yellow.
First yellow card of the game is showing to Zaha after he feels aggrieved not to have been given a free-kick after a tussle with Sterling, lunging into a tackle on Gundogan and conceding a free-kick.
44'
Guardiola looks glum sitting under the rain in Manchester and he needs a significant improvement from his side in the second half. Whilst they have dominated possession, they have not tested Palace's defence enough. Jesus has barely had a sniff.
42'
The second delivery from Sane was poor and is easily headed away at the near post. Palace will be desperate to retain their advantage for the interval.
41'
Sane floats another corner into the middle and it bounces in front of Sakho, who can only deflect the ball behind for another set-piece for Guardiola's side.
37'
Palace are here to spoil the festive preparations for Manchester City. Townsend's effort was the definition of a Christmas cracker and it sets things up for an exciting second half.
35'
A. Townsend has scored a goal for Crystal Palace!
GOOOOOOAL! 2-1 Palace! Unbelievable! Walker concedes a free-kick but the City defence deals with the initial delivery, with Bernardo Silva heading away on the edge of the box. It drops to Townsend and he fires a sensational first-time effort with his left foot that flies beyond the reach of Ederson. A ridiculously good effort that leaves Palace in dreamland.
33'
J. Schlupp has scored a goal for Crystal Palace! Assist by J. McArthur.
GOOOOAL! 1-1! An equaliser from nowhere! Zaha leads the charge before being tackled by Laporte but the ball breaks kindly for Townsend. He passes to McArthur, who in turn feeds through Schlupp and he fires home superbly into the far corner through the legs of Walker.
A decent goal for Palace and one that could prove to be valuable. McArthur's pass through was perfectly weighted but Schlupp still had plenty to do.
29'
City have not created too many clear-cut opportunities so far this match but they do deserve their lead, as Palace have offered very little threat at the other end.
27'
İ. Gündoğan has scored a goal for Manchester City! Assist by F. Delph.
GOOOOOAL! 1-0 City! The pressure finally pays off for the hosts! Walker switches the play to Sane, who tees a pass back for Delph to fire a superb cross into the middle. Gundogan has plenty of space to work with and nods home with ease, giving Guaita no chance.
A superb delivery from Delph but questions will be asked of Palace's defending, as Gundogan was given far too much space.
26'
The fifth corner of the game for Manchester City comes and goes, with Guardiola's side still unable to capitalise on the numerous opportunities they have been handed from set-piece situations.
22'
Woeful officiating as McArthur heads the ball behind but Palace are instead given a goal kick. VAR will be a welcome addition to the Premier League but it does not bode well if these basic decisions are given incorrectly.
20'
Zaha does at least look lively in attack for Palace but he will be set for a long game as he will find himself extremely isolated.
18'
City are already cruising in possession with Palace sitting back in an attempt to quell the danger. It is a brave approach from Hodgson's side as you would expect the hosts to break through eventually.
15'
Zaha, formerly of Manchester United, has earned a warm reception from the City fans. His reputation for being dramatic when on the receiving end of challenges certainly does not help his cause either.
11'
Palace are playing into City's hands here as possession is once again given in midfield by Sakho, allowing Gundogan to feed a pass through to Sane. He strikes for goal but can only fire an effort into the side netting.
9'
Sane's delivery is met by the head of Otamendi and is deflected behind for another corner. Sane again whips a cross into the middle and causes problems inside the area but Palace manage to hook the ball away inside the six-yard box.
8'
Already a third corner of the game for the hosts, who are maintaining a consistent amount of pressure on Palace's defence.
6'
Zaha leads a break for Palace after Stones has the ball stolen off him in midfield and hits the deck under a challenge from Otamendi. However, the referee waves play on and is not interested in his protests.
4'
Palace's shape has seen Hodgson's side pack the midfield, with Townsend playing on the right of a five-man line. Meyer is on the opposite flank, with Schlupp in the middle alongside Milivojevic and McArthur.
2'
Early chance for City as Delph fires a venomous attempt on goal but Guaita is on hand to push the ball behind for a corner. Gundogan fires a delivery into the middle but Palace eventually clear the danger.
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We are underway at the Etihad Stadium, where the hosts get the game started.
Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Premier League clash between Manchester City and Crystal Palace, where Pep Guardiola's side are looking to keep pace with Liverpool at the top of the table.
Manchester City sit four points behind Liverpool after the Reds' victory over Wolves on Friday and need a win to remain within touching distance of Jurgen Klopp's side. Meanwhile at the other end of the table, Palace need points to keep themselves above the relegation zone as they sit just three points above the bottom three.
Manchester City XI (4-3-3): Ederson; Kyle Walker, Nicolas Otamendi, Aymeric Laporte, Fabian Delph; Bernardo Silva, John Stones, Ilkay Gundogan; Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus, Leroy Sane.
Man City subs: Arijanet Muric, Phil Foden, Riyad Mahrez, Kevin De Bruyne, Danilo, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Sergio Aguero.
Crystal Palace XI (4-4-2): Vicente Guaita; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, James Tomkins, Mamadou Sakho, Patrick van Aanholt; James McArthur, Luka Milivojevic, Max Meyer, Jeffrey Schlupp; Andros Townsend, Wilfried Zaha.
Palace subs: Julian Speroni, Scott Dann, Alexander Sorloth, Jason Puncheon, Jairo Reidewald, Joel Ward, Jordan Ayew.
The two teams have entered the field and are awaiting the start of the final match before Christmas.
A surprise score at the break at the Etihad Stadium as Crystal Palace stun Manchester City with two goals in three minutes to surge into a 2-1 lead. Gundogan headed home to give City the lead, which looked rather comfortable, but Schlupp equalised before Townsend's stunner turned the game on its head. As it stands, City sit four points adrift of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League.
City need new ideas in the second half as they have not done enough and it may be worth introducing Aguero, who has a stellar record against the Eagles as he boasts three goals and two assists in four games. Palace are likely to pack the defence in an attempt to hold onto their lead but Zaha could still prove to be a threat on the counter.
Thanks for joining our coverage today. Until next time, goodbye.
City travel to Leicester City on Boxing Day for what will be another stern test, with the Foxes beating Chelse elsewhere, as they look to close the gap on league leaders Liverpool. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace host Cardiff City in just a few days time and will be full of confidence after a famous victory here today.
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