In a pulsating match at Selhurst Park on April 6th, 2024, Manchester City emerged victorious 4-2 against Crystal Palace. The Citizens dominated possession and secured a crucial three points in the tight Premier League title race.
Match Highlights:
- Crystal Palace started brightly, with Jean-Philippe Mateta scoring a stunning goal in just the 3rd minute.
- City responded quickly, with Kevin De Bruyne equalizing ten minutes later.
- The second half saw City take control. Youngster Rico Lewis slotted home after a flowing team move, followed by a powerful Erling Haaland strike in the 66th minute.
- De Bruyne grabbed his second goal of the match just four minutes later, seemingly putting the result beyond doubt.
- Odsonne Édouard pulled one back for Palace in the 86th minute, but it proved to be a consolation as City secured the win.
Statistics:
- Possession: Crystal Palace 24% – Manchester City 76%
- Shots on Target: Crystal Palace 4 – Manchester City 8
- Saves: Dean Hendorson (Crystal Palace) 7 – Stefan Ortega(Manchester City) 3
Player Ratings:
Crystal Palace:
- D. Hendorson (6): Made some good saves but couldn’t prevent the City onslaught.
- J. Mateta (7): Scored a fantastic goal and caused problems for the City defence early on.
- E. Eze (5): Average Performance up the wing.
- J. Ayew (6): Helped on the left flank.
- J. Anderson (4): Had a tough time controlling City’s attackers.
- W. Hughes (4.5): Did not Control Crystal Palace’s Midfield
Manchester City:
- S. Ortega (7): Commanded his area well and made some crucial saves.
- K. De Bruyne (9): The Man of the Match. Two goals and controlled the City midfield.
- E. Haaland (8): Scored a powerful goal and linked up well with his teammates.
- J. Grelish (6): Though he didn’t score, Grealish was a constant threat with his pace and creativity.
- R. Lewis (8): Scored a fantastic goal to put his side ahead.
What’s Next?
- Crystal Palace will look to bounce back when they travel to face a very dominant Liverpool next weekend.
- Manchester City Travel to face Real Madrid in their first leg fixture in the Champions League Quarter Final on Tuesday the 9th of April 2024
This win keeps Manchester City firmly in the hunt for their fourth consecutive Premier League title. With several key players back in contention, Pep Guardiola’s men will be confident heading into the final stretch of the season. Crystal Palace, on the other hand, will need to find their form quickly to avoid getting dragged into a relegation battle.
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