This season, Manchester City's Blues are determined to compete for a fourth consecutive Premier League title, but their performances in the first 16 rounds have not been satisfactory.
They sit fourth in the Premier League table, four points behind leaders Liverpool, and their growing lead poses a threat to Manchester City.
Manchester City hosted Crystal Palace in their most recent fixture and are expected to be in the spotlight.
However, despite City's dominance on the pitch, Palace showed stubborn resistance and eventually held City to a 2-2 draw.
After the start of the game, Manchester City quickly took the lead and took the lead.
However, Palace fought back and goals from Mateta and Olise levelled the scores.
Despite the overall lack of strength for Crystal Palace, they have adopted a back five and four midfielders in an attempt to fend off City's attack with a numerical advantage.
Manchester City, on the other hand, fielded their strongest squad and adopted a 4-2-3-1 tactical set-up in the hope of winning at home.
Manchester City repeatedly launched attacks throughout the game, constantly attacking the Crystal Palace goal, showing the team's possession skills and delicate passing.
In the first half, goals from Foden and Jack Grealish gave City a temporary 1-0 lead.
In addition, Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson was fouled on a sortie, but he was only booked, a move that also caused controversy.
City continued to dominate the game at the start of the second half, with Alvarez's free-kick in the back of the net but it was ruled offside.
However, in the 54th minute, Lewis' goal changed the score to 2-0, which was also his first goal in the Premier League.
Despite City's constant attacks, excessive pressing also gave opponents the opportunity to counter-attack.
In the end, Crystal Palace equalised in the closing stages of the game, and City were unable to hold on to a two-goal lead and eventually drew 2-2.
Such performances undoubtedly disappointed Manchester City fans, while Liverpool and Arsenal saw an opportunity to extend their lead.
The game also adds more uncertainty to the Premier League race this season.