Manchester City maintained its squeeze on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League after a 3-0 victory at Crystal Palace on Sunday, a result that keeps Pep Guardiola’s side two (2) points behind the leaders.
At Selhurst Park, City striker Erling Haaland met Matheus Nunes’ cross with a thundering header after 41 minutes and Phil Foden doubled the lead when he fired past Henderson from the edge of the box in the 69th.
Crystal palace couldn’t convert its chances against Manchester City as the visitors looked to seal all three (3) points.
Haaland then sealed the victory from the penalty spot late on after goalkeeper Dean Henderson fouled Savinho.
Manchester City, who have 34 points, stayed in touch with Arsenal, who needed two own goals in a 2-1 win over rock-bottom Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday. Crystal Palace are fifth on 26 points.
City appear to be hitting form just in time to put pressure on leaders Arsenal and top marksman Haaland will seek to chase the Gunners all the way.
“Erling is a forward to score the goals but in the second half he keeps the ball,” Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said. “He was able to contain situations. He helped us be together. In the second half he was outstanding.”
Sunday’s Premier League Results
Crystal Palace 0-3 Manchester City
Nottingham Forest 3-0 Tottenham Hotspur
Sunderland 1-0 Newcastle
West Ham 2-3 Aston Villa
Brentford 1-1 Leeds.
