Overview
- Erling Haaland scored a first-half header from a Matheus Nunes cross and added a late penalty after Savinho was fouled by Dean Henderson.
- Phil Foden netted from outside the box for his seventh goal in five games as City won 3-0 at Selhurst Park.
- Crystal Palace threatened throughout, hitting the woodwork through Yeremy Pino and Adam Wharton and forcing key saves from Gianluigi Donnarumma.
- The win made it four straight in the league and five in all competitions for City, who remain two points behind leaders Arsenal.
- Pep Guardiola was on the touchline after missing Friday’s media duties, with Rodri and Mateo Kovacic still out and John Stones’ return timeline uncertain; City host Brentford in the Carabao Cup next.