Man City secured a convincing 3-0 victory at Crystal Palace in the 16th round of the Premier League, with goals arriving at critical moments, while the home side was left frustrated by shots that hit the crossbar and posts.
Immediately after the whistle, Man City quickly took control of the match thanks to superior ball possession. Nevertheless, the first real chance fell to Crystal Palace. In the 11th minute, Nathaniel Clyne unleashed a shot from the edge of the box following a rebound, but the ball narrowly missed the post. By the 16th minute, the home team’s disappointment grew when Yeremy Pino received a short pass and finished cleanly past goalkeeper Donnarumma, only for the ball to strike the crossbar.
Having avoided conceding, Man City gradually tightened their defense and applied consistent pressure. In the 29th minute, Phil Foden executed a clever free kick, forcing goalkeeper Dean Henderson to make a spectacular save. After persistent attempts, the visiting team finally scored in the 41st minute.