Haaland the difference as City beat Palace, keep up chase on Arsenal | OneFootball

Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace 3-0 this Sunday, away from home at Selhurst Park. The score didn’t fully reflect the game, but it showed the efficiency of Pep Guardiola’s team.

Palace started better and created the first chances. Wharton commanded the midfield, Pino hit the crossbar, and Sarr wasted good opportunities. They lacked precision in finishing.

Even under pressure, City was lethal. In the 40th minute of the first half, Haaland took advantage of a precise cross from Nunes and scored with a header on the team’s first clear chance.

In the second half, the scenario remained the same. Palace kept attacking, but was stopped by good saves from Donnarumma and blocks from the defense. City, once again, was clinical when they arrived.

In the 69th minute, Cherki made a great individual play and set up Foden, who was free to extend the lead. The Englishman shot low into the corner, scoring his seventh goal in five games.

In the final minutes, Savinho broke away on a counterattack and won a penalty. Haaland calmly converted, redeeming himself for the missed penalty in the FA Cup final and sealing the score: 3-0.

With the win, Manchester City continues to chase Arsenal in the Premier League. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace leaves the pitch frustrated and could lose positions in the table in the next round.

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