The reason Glasner substituted Jean-Philippe Mateta is revealed.

Within 20 minutes, Palace had doubled their lead at the Etihad, but goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Omar Marmoush pulled City even just before halftime. At halftime, with the score tied at 2-2, Mateta was substituted out, and Will Hughes, a midfielder, took his place as the Eagles changed their formation from their usual 3-4-2-1 to 3-5-2. Shortly after the half, the 27-year-old emerged from the tunnel to watch his team concede three goals in the second half. Glasner stood by replacing Palace’s leading scorer despite regretting his decision to switch formation at halftime. “It was a calculated move. I must admit now that it was a poor choice. Changing the formation to a 3-5-2 without removing him.

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