Manchester City primed to pounce on leaders Chelsea


Manchester City's players warm up during a training session at the Manchester City Football Academy in Manchester, northern England December 9, 2014. REUTERS/Phil Noble

LONDON (Reuters) - Rejuvenated Manchester City can pile the pressure on Premier League leaders Chelsea for the first time this season if they beat struggling visitors Crystal Palace on Saturday.

With Chelsea not playing at Stoke City until Monday, a City victory at the Etihad Stadium against a Palace side who have failed to win their last four Premier League matches would put the champions level on 39 points with Jose Mourinho's men.

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