Manchester City will finalize their preparations for the upcoming Premier League season with a friendly match against their Italian counterpart, Palermo, on Saturday. This match marks a significant occasion as it is part of the inaugural Anglo-Palermitan Trophy, celebrating Palermo’s first competitive encounter with British sailors in 1900.
City’s pre-season has been somewhat disrupted due to their participation in the FIFA Club World Cup, where they faced an early exit in the Round of 16 after a surprising defeat to Al-Hilal from Saudi Arabia. As the team, guided by manager Pep Guardiola, looks to sharpen their squad ahead of their league opener against Wolverhampton next weekend, this match against Palermo will be crucial for evaluations and tactical adjustments.
Palermo, now under the direction of new head coach Filippo Inzaghi, is seeking to gain promotion from Serie B, adding extra motivation for the Italian team as they compete against a high-profile opponent like City. The encounter will take place at the Renzo Barbera Stadium, kicking off at 9 p.m. CET in Italy (8 p.m. BST in the UK, 3 p.m. ET, and 12 p.m. PT in the US).
For fans looking to watch the match live, CBS Sports Golazo will broadcast the game in the US, and it can also be streamed online via Paramount Plus. Meanwhile, viewers in the UK and Australia can catch the game on City’s streaming service, CITY+, while Canadian fans will require a subscription to DAZN Canada.
This friendly represents not only an exciting opportunity for both clubs to showcase their development but also a celebration of the footballing connections between Manchester City and Palermo. As both teams gear up for their respective league challenges, fans can look forward to a highly entertaining match.