{"id":18783,"date":"2026-08-29T09:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T06:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/?p=18783"},"modified":"2026-08-29T10:29:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T07:29:03","slug":"manchester-city-thrash-crystal-palace-4-1-cherki-haaland-shine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/sports-betting-news\/manchester-city-thrash-crystal-palace-4-1-cherki-haaland-shine\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester City Thrash Crystal Palace 4-1 as Cherki and Haaland Shine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Manchester City produced a commanding second-half display to beat Crystal Palace 4-1 at Selhurst Park<\/strong>, with Rayan Cherki scoring twice<\/strong> and Erling Haaland adding a brace<\/strong> in an impressive Premier League victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result extended City’s dominant league record against Crystal Palace to 10 consecutive matches without defeat (W7, D3)<\/strong> and provided another early statement of intent from Enzo Maresca’s side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Kenyan Premier League fans following the weekend action, City\u2019s attacking performance offered plenty to discuss, particularly the growing influence of Cherki alongside established stars Haaland and Phil Foden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Haaland Opens His Premier League Account<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Crystal Palace, playing their first home league match under Pierre Sage, almost produced the perfect start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inside two minutes, Eddie Nketiah<\/strong> found enough space to fire an angled effort towards goal, but Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma<\/strong> reacted well to deny him at the near post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

City quickly responded. Elliot Anderson tested Dean Henderson from a distance before Haaland saw his follow-up blocked inside the six-yard box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Norwegian would not have to wait much longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 17th minute<\/strong>, Antoine Semenyo delivered an inviting ball into the penalty area, where Haaland expertly directed his effort into the top corner to make it 1-0<\/strong> and register his first Premier League goal of the new campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

City could have extended their advantage before the break, but Foden twice failed to convert promising opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Palace remained dangerous enough to keep the visitors alert, with Tyrick Mitchell heading wide from a good position as the Eagles searched for an equalizer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rayan Cherki Takes Center Stage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Manchester City stepped up the tempo after half-time, and Rayan Cherki quickly became the star of the show<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 54th minute, Foden found the Frenchman in a dangerous position. Cherki danced beyond several challenges before calmly rolling the ball past Henderson to double City’s advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was a goal that combined close control, confidence and composure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Palace responded almost immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Y\u00e9remy Pino’s spectacular long-range free-kick<\/strong> crashed against the post before rebounding off Donnarumma and into the net, briefly reducing the deficit and giving Selhurst Park hope of a comeback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

City’s response was ruthless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cherki struck again shortly before the hour mark, unleashing a powerful long-range effort that took a deflection off Chris Richards<\/strong> before flying into the top corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At 3-1<\/strong>, Manchester City were firmly back in control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Haaland Completes the Rout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Palace struggled to recover from City’s third goal as Maresca’s men increasingly dictated possession and controlled the closing stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There was also an opportunity for new signing Ayyoub Bouaddi<\/strong> to make his Manchester City debut during the final 10 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The City was not finished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foden produced another clever pass to release Haaland, and the striker emphatically fired into the roof of the net to complete his brace and seal an impressive 4-1 victory<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Haaland’s two goals, combined with Cherki’s double, showed how dangerous City’s attack can be as the season progresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Crystal Palace 1-4 Manchester City: Key Talking Points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rayan Cherki delivers:<\/strong> The French attacker was City’s standout performer after the break, scoring twice and showcasing his ability to unlock defenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Haaland back among the goals:<\/strong> A Premier League brace is an ideal way for City’s leading striker to open his account for the campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foden creates the difference:<\/strong> Although he missed chances of his own, Foden played a decisive creative role, including assists for Cherki and Haaland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Palace showed flashes of promise:<\/strong> Despite the heavy defeat, the Eagles created opportunities and briefly threatened a comeback after Pino’s spectacular free-kick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

City’s Palace dominance continues:<\/strong> Manchester City are now unbeaten in their last 10 Premier League meetings with Crystal Palace, winning seven and drawing three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the Result Means<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For Manchester City, this was more than simply three points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Cityzens demonstrated attacking depth, resilience and the ability to respond immediately after conceding. Cherki’s emergence alongside Haaland and Foden could provide Maresca with another formidable attacking combination this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crystal Palace, meanwhile, has more work ahead under Pierre Sage. Their Premier League winless streak has now stretched to nine matches<\/strong>, increasing the importance of finding positive results in the coming fixtures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Final Verdict<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Crystal Palace 1-4 Manchester City<\/strong> was ultimately a demonstration of City’s attacking quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Palace made a lively start and briefly threatened to turn the contest around, but Cherki’s superb second-half brace changed the complexion of the match. Haaland’s two goals added another warning to City’s Premier League rivals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Cherki flourishing, Foden creating and Haaland finishing<\/strong>, Manchester City’s attacking machinery already looks capable of causing serious problems in the 2026\/27 Premier League campaign.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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