Manchester City maintained their Fine away form by achieving a dominant 3-0 win over Crystal Palace, making it their third consecutive away victory and continuing their undefeated Premier League away streak against the Eagles to 11 games.
The guests began at a pace likely affected by a tough European match midweek, and Palace appeared more lively in the early stages. Yéremy Pino hit the crossbar following a pass from Adam Wharton, while Ismaïla Sarr subsequently delivered a threatening cross across the six-yard area that Jean-Philippe Mateta just missed turning into a goal.
City slowly built momentum in the match, with Phil Foden and Dean Henderson making a save from a free-kick. The breakthrough came before halftime when Erling Haaland climbed the highest at the far post to head in Matheus Nunes’ cross, highlighting City’s ability to score at crucial times.
Palace pressed on following the resumption. Nearly scored when Wharton struck the frame from long range. City reacted with dominance and accuracy. Foden extended the advantage with a calm shot into the lower corner after charging through the middle of the pitch.
While Palace sought a route, gaps appeared at the rear. Henderson brought down Savinho inside the Palace box towards the end, gifting Haaland to score from the penalty spot and confirm the win.
The win keeps City two points behind league leaders Arsenal, while Palace remain just two points outside the top four.
