Crystal Palace get double defensive boost ahead of Manchester City clash – but former Millwall winger misses out

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CRYSTAL Palace have been given a double injury boosts ahead of their Premier League clash against Manchester City on Saturday. 

Chris Richards, whas missed the last two league games with a calf problem, is available at the Etihad Stadium. 

Maxence Lacroix suffered a concussion in the 2-1 win over Brighton last weekend but has been cleared to face Pep Guardiola’s side as Palace target the top half of the table. 

Chris has done well,” Eagles boss Oliver Glasner said. “He has been training since Wednesday. He has no problems anymore, so he will be available.

“It is the same, Maxence is available. He trained with us today. We followed all the rules and he is available for tomorrow.

“The whole week we hoped it would go this way and fortunately it has. We lose Marc [Guéhi] and Eddie [Nketiah] because they are banned.

“Romain Esse and Matt Turner are both feeling unwell, so they stay at home for this one. But they both should be available for the Newcastle game next Wednesday.

“All the others are fit and it’s positive for us.”

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