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Guardiola benches Haaland for Palace clash

Published May 13, 2026 · Updated May 13, 2026 · NRK

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has chosen to keep striker Erling Haaland on the bench for the Premier League showdown with Crystal Palace, a move aimed at preserving the player for the upcoming FA Cup final against Chelsea. The Norwegian star is joined on the bench by Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki, while Omar Marmoush, Phil Foden and Savinho start in his place.

In a strategic decision ahead of the Premier League fixture on Wednesday night, Pep Guardiola has opted to keep Erling Haaland on the bench for Manchester City's match against Crystal Palace. The 21‑year‑old Norwegian, who faces a tough FA Cup final against Chelsea on Saturday, will be replaced by Omar Marmoush, Phil Foden and Savinho in the starting XI. Guardiola has also left Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki on the bench, prioritising the squad’s performance in the upcoming cup final. fish-roadgame.online

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