Manchester City thrashed Crystal Palace 1-0

At Selhurst Park, the Citizens added 3 against Crystal P. in the match played on the 27th date of the England – Premier League 2022-2023 tournament. The visit scored the game’s only goal in the 32nd minute, by Erling Haaland, from the penalty spot.

The figure of the meeting was Rodri. The Manchester City midfielder stood out against Crystal Palace, completing 84 correct passes, stealing 3 balls and scoring 3 times.

Another of Selhurst Park’s key footballers was Erling Haaland. The Manchester City striker has scored 1 goal, 5 goals on target against Crystal Palace and made 5 correct passes.

It was a game with many fouls and many interruptions. There were several warned: Luka Milivojevic, Rúben Dias, Nathan Aké and Joachim Andersen.

Crystal P. coach Patrick Vieira set up a 4-5-1 formation on the pitch with Vicente Guaita in goal; Nathaniel Clyne, Joachim Andersen, Marc Guéhi and Tyrick Mitchell on the defensive line; Luka Milivojevic, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Jeffrey Schlupp, Michael Olise and Wilfried Zaha in the middle; and Jordan Ayew in attack.

For their part, those led by Josep Guardiola crashed with a 4-5-1 strategy with Ederson under the three sticks; John Stones, Manuel Akanji, Rúben Dias and Nathan Aké in defense; Rodri, Ilkay Gündogan, Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva and Jack Grealish in midfield; and Erling Haaland in front.

The designated referee for the match was Robert Jones.

Crystal P. travels to Arsenal the following day, while the Citizens host West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium.

The local is in twelfth place with 27 points, while the visitor reaches 61 points and takes second place in the tournament.

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