Manchester City, under new manager Enzo Maresca, travels to Crystal Palace for their second Premier League match. Maresca, who replaced Pep Guardiola, seeks "one or two more captains" to bolster the squad after a mixed start, including a Community Shield loss to Arsenal and a late league win against Bournemouth. The club saw experienced players like John Stones, Bernardo Silva, Rodri, and Nathan Ake depart, while signing young midfielders Ayyoub Bouaddi for €100 million from Lille and Elliot Anderson. Bouaddi, 18, is the Premier League's most expensive teenager, with Maresca urging patience despite his readiness for debut. Omar Marmoush also left City for Tottenham Hotspur on loan. Crystal Palace, meanwhile, lost their season opener 2-0 to Everton. The article also notes Palace's 2025 FA Cup final victory over City.