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Manchester City Keeps Pressure On Title Rivals With Win Over Crystal Palace
Manchester City once again showcased their title credentials with a commanding 4-2 victory over Crystal Palace, extending their unbeaten run to 16 matches in the Premier League.
The game began with a twist as City found themselves trailing early on after Jean-Philippe Mateta capitalized on a defensive error to put Palace ahead. However, City quickly responded, with Kevin De Bruyne leveling the score with a thunderous strike from outside the box. The Belgian maestro’s goal injected new life into City, setting the stage for a dominant display of attacking football.
City’s relentless pressure paid off as Jack Grealish orchestrated a goal, delivering a pinpoint cross that Rico Lewis converted with a scrappy finish. The visitors continued to assert their dominance, with a trademark free-flowing move culminating in De Bruyne setting up Erling Haaland for a simple tap-in.
The partnership between De Bruyne and Haaland was a standout feature of the game, with the Belgian providing 17 assists for the Norwegian striker since the start of last season, highlighting their understanding on the pitch.
De Bruyne hit a milestone of 100 goals & 167 assists in 372 games in city colours a testament to his exceptional talent & influence on the team.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace can take heart from Odsonne Édouard’s late consolation goal, providing a positive note amidst a challenging defeat.
With their impressive win secured, & City can now relax and watch as Liverpool & Arsenal take center stage this weekend, hoping to keep up with the pace set by’ the league leaders.
