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Arsenal now only two points ahead in title race as they lose goal difference advantage

Manchester City brushed aside Crystal Palace 3-0 to keep themselves alive in the Premier League title race. Pep Guardiola’s side had to win their game in hand at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night to prevent leaders Arsenal from clinching their first championship for 22 years with a win at home to relegated Burnley next week. And they did just that, though made a sluggish start after Guardiola made six changes to the side that beat Brentford ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup final against Chelsea, with the likes of Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki all named on the bench.

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Man City 3-0 Crystal Palace

Job done for Manchester City, who win their game in hand easily to cut Arsenal's Premier League title lead down to two points with two matches left to play for both.

City's goal difference is now one better than Arsenal's.

Arsenal cannot clinch the title at home to relegated Burnley on Monday night, but if they win that game then City have to then win at high-flying Bournemouth on Tuesday night to take the race to the final day, when Arsenal are at Crystal Palace and City host Aston Villa.

Palace stay down in 15th ahead of a trip to Brentford, with the Conference League final their only motivation during the end to Oliver Glasner’s reign.

First up for City before the south coast is the small matter of the FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday as they look to complete step two of a desired domestic treble.

Foden the star of the show, proving a point to Thomas Tuchel before England;’s World Cup squad selection next week.

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Man City 3-0 Crystal Palace

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Man City 3-0 Crystal Palace

96 mins: One last push from Palace as they break and Stones survives a penalty shout.

Kamada’s corner is plucked out of the air by Donnarumma, who looks to send City speeding forward on the counter.

The full-time whistle sounds.

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Man City 3-0 Crystal Palace

91 mins: Savinho is still suffering with cramp here as he goes down again.

Again he’ll be okay to finish the game.

Guardiola is out of subs anyway.

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Man City 3-0 Crystal Palace

89 mins: Now Ait-Nouri is down after being crowded out on the byline, but he’s quickly back to his feet.

Palace are pushing for a late consolation goal but Donnarumma easily saves from Sarr.

Five minutes of added time signalled.

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Man City 3-0 Crystal Palace

86 mins: Cherki and Savinho almost combine again before the latter goes down with what looks like a spot of cramp.

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GOAL! Man City 3-0 Crystal Palace | Savinho 84'

84 mins: Game, set and match!

City’s goal difference is now BETTER than Arsenal’s as Cherki glides forward and plays a lovely little pass in for Savinho, who finishes coolly into the far corner.

Moments before, Strand Larsen had smashed over for Palace.

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Man City 2-0 Crystal Palace

82 mins: Clyne replaces Munoz for Palace, while Guardiola introduces Stones in place of Foden.

Great reception for Stones, who will leave City this summer.

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Man City 2-0 Crystal Palace

80 mins: A dreadful pass out by Donnarumma is seized upon by Kamada, who sprints into the box and goes down under minimal contact from Kovacic.

Referee Stuart Attwell blows his whistle, but it’s a free-kick for City and a yellow card for simulation for Kamada, rather than a penalty.

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Man City 2-0 Crystal Palace

78 mins: Disappointing for City as Doku is stopped in his tracks while trying to lead a promising attack.

Kovacic and Cherki are both coming on now for the hosts.

Silva and Marmoush off.