In an entertaining encounter at Selhurst Park, Manchester City secured a 4-2 victory over Crystal Palace. The hosts shocked City early on as Mateta opened the scoring with a clinical finish after a swift passing move.
However, City responded swiftly as Kevin De Bruyne showcased his brilliance, equalizing with a powerful strike into the far corner.The second half saw City dominate proceedings. De Bruyne continued his masterclass, setting up Erling Haaland for a simple finish to give City the lead.
The Belgian maestro then added another goal to his tally with a sensational strike, putting City firmly in control.Although Édouard pulled one back for Palace late on, City’s victory was never in doubt. De Bruyne was rightly awarded the man of the match for his outstanding performance.
With this win, City not only secured three crucial points but also intensified the pressure on their title rivals. Pep Guardiola’s side can now shift their focus to the upcoming clash against Madrid with confidence, knowing they have maintained their momentum in the title race.