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Manchester City thrashes Crystal Palace 4-1 in Premier League

Manchester City remains unbeaten in the Premier League after defeating Crystal Palace 4-1, with standout performances from Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki.

28 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Manchester City secured a convincing 4-1 victory against Crystal Palace in the second round of the Premier League, held at Selhurst Park. Forward Erling Haaland shone in the match, opening his scoring account for the season with two of the team's four goals. Rayan Cherki also made significant contributions, netting two additional goals for City.

The Manchester team had already displayed its strength in the previous round, where they defeated Bournemouth 2-1, overturning a losing result in the final minutes of the match. However, the game against Crystal Palace proved to be easier, with the Citizens controlling the encounter from the outset.

On the opposing side, Crystal Palace suffered another defeat after previously losing to Everton in Liverpool. The team struggled to impose itself at home, being dominated during various phases of the match.

Rúben Dias, the Portuguese international, started as a defender for Manchester City, contributing to a solid defense alongside his teammates. The victory allowed the team to remain at the top of the Premier League table, maintaining an unbeaten start to the season.

Manchester City has shown a powerful attack, and with the addition of reinforcements like Rayan Cherki, their goal-scoring ability seems to be on the rise. The team is demonstrating good synergy, especially between new and veteran players.

The next round promises to be a challenge for City, while Crystal Palace will try to turn around its poor form, seeking to improve its performance in the upcoming league matches.

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