'We learnt our lessons' – Kaminski previews Crystal Palace's home clash against Manchester City

Eagles welcome champions to Selhurst Park looking to avoid a repeat of the 7-0 drubbing they suffered at the Etihad Stadium on the opening weekend

Crystal Palace goalkeeper Jack Butland admits the heavy defeat at Manchester City on the opening weekend of the season was a "lesson" for the Eagles.

The Eagles shipped seven goals against the Premier League champions and Pep Guardiola’s charges could put the south Londoners to the sword again when they travel to Selhurst Park on Saturday.

Speaking ahead of the clash, Butland said: "It was a harsh lesson on the first day of the season. But this is a new season. We learnt our lessons that day and we need to continue to learn and get better."

City are heading into the clash off the back of an impressive 4-0 victory against Bournemouth on Saturday, while Patrick Vieira’s side claimed a point in a goalless stalemate at Brentford on Friday.

The 29-year-old stopper continued: "We’ve come a long way since then and we’re now looking forward to this weekend’s game against Manchester City."

Can Palace avoid another hammering?

Crystal Palace will be hoping to avoid a repeat of their 7-0 defeat to Manchester City on the opening weekend of the season when the champions visit Selhurst Park on Saturday.

The Eagles were outclassed by Pep Guardiola’s side at the Etihad Stadium and will need to be at their best to avoid another heavy defeat.

Butland admits that Palace have learnt their lessons from that game and are confident of putting in a better performance this time around.

View from the other side

Manchester City will be looking to continue their perfect start to the season when they travel to Selhurst Park on Saturday.

The champions have won their opening two games of the campaign and will be confident of adding to that tally against Palace.

Guardiola is likely to make changes to his team following the midweek win over Bournemouth, but he will still have a strong side out.

Team news

Crystal Palace are without James McArthur (groin) and Nathan Ferguson (ankle).

Manchester City have no fresh injury concerns.

Predicted line-ups

Crystal Palace: Butland; Clyne, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell; Eze, Doucoure, Schlupp; Ayew, Edouard, Zaha.

Manchester City: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Ake, Cancelo; De Bruyne, Rodri, Bernardo; Foden, Haaland, Grealish.

Odds

Crystal Palace: 11/1

Draw: 6/1

Manchester City: 1/3

Our prediction

Manchester City to win 3-1.