Last Updated on January 2, 2026
This makes an impressive four straight victories for Manchester City’s.
So, Crystal Palace are still in fifth place and Manchester City are in second. Manchester City are 2 points behind Arsenal.
Manchester City took the lead just before half time when Erling Haaland netted, with an assist by Matheus Nunes.
Manchester City further increased the lead as Erling Haaland made his mark with a penalty in the 89th minute.
Manchester City delivered an impressive performance, netting three goals while keeping a clean sheet against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in the Premier League. The match concluded with a commanding 3-0 victory for the away side.
“It was difficult. Ruthless is the word. It’s a lot of work behind it. They are so strong. Every time we play with them it’s so difficult. The physicality, the transitions, how they defend, all the actions,” Pep Guardiola said despite the emphatic victory.
In the 69th minute, Phil Foden increased the lead for Manchester City, with an assist by Rayan Cherki.
Crystal Palace play Leeds United on 20 December, Tottenham Hotspur on 28 December and Fulham (home) on 1 January. Manchester City’s next opponents are West Ham United on 20 December, Nottingham Forest on 27 December and Sunderland (away) on 1 January.

