Manchester City continued their relentless Premier League title charge with a composed 3-0 away victory over Crystal Palace, sealing a third straight road win and extending their unbeaten away H2H run to 11 matches. Goals from Erling Haaland (2) and Phil Foden underlined City’s control, as Pep Guardiola’s side kept pace with league leaders Arsenal at the summit.
Slow Start, Palace Show Early Promise
Fresh from midweek European action, City began cautiously. Crystal Palace seized the early initiative and nearly broke the deadlock inside 15 minutes when Adam Wharton’s clever through ball released Yéremy Pino, whose strike cannoned off the crossbar with Gianluigi Donnarumma already committed.
Palace continued to press with purpose. Ismaïla Sarr fizzed a dangerous cross across the six-yard box, but Jean-Philippe Mateta narrowly failed to connect. Despite the hosts’ energy, clear-cut chances were scarce, with both defences primarily on top.
Haaland Strikes as City Take Control
City’s first real warning arrived via a set-piece as Phil Foden curled an effort around the wall, forcing Dean Henderson into a sharp save. The breakthrough, however, felt inevitable. Matheus Nunes delivered from the right, and Erling Haaland rose highest at the far post to power home a trademark header, giving City a deserved lead.
Palace responded after the interval with renewed intent. Wharton again tested City from range, rattling the woodwork and briefly lifting the Selhurst Park crowd. But City’s quality soon told.
Foden Magic Seals the Points
As Palace pushed forward, spaces opened up. Tijjani Reijnders went close with a driven effort that drew a fine one-handed save from Henderson, but City didn’t have to wait long to double their advantage. Foden, in sparkling form this season, surged through midfield and rifled a precise finish into the bottom corner—another decisive contribution from the England star.
Haaland from the Spot Finishes the Job
Oliver Glasner rolled the dice late on, introducing Christantus Uche for Nathaniel Clyne in search of a way back. That gamble left Palace exposed. Savinho broke clear and was brought down by Henderson inside the box. Haaland stepped up and calmly dispatched the penalty, completing his brace and rounding off a clinical City performance in the capital.
What It Means
- Manchester City remain firmly in the title race, keeping close tabs on Arsenal with a dominant away display.
- Crystal Palace missed the chance to return to the top four but sit just two points adrift, with plenty still to play for.
For football fans in Tanzania, this result reinforces City’s consistency on the road and Haaland’s status as the league’s most reliable goal threat—key insights when assessing upcoming Premier League fixtures.
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