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Post-match · 90 sec read
Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 5–2 at home. At half-time it was 2–2.
In possession, the hosts ran the game with 68% of the ball. For accuracy, the hosts completed 91% of their passes. On the balance of chances, the hosts held the expected-goals edge, 3.81 to 1.82. In attack, the hosts carried the greater threat — 21 shots to 8, 9 on target. From set pieces, the visitors won the corner count, 4 to 1. For discipline, the referee produced 5 yellow cards.
On the scoresheet: E. Eze (8'), C. Richards (21'), K. De Bruyne (33'), Omar Marmoush (36'), M. Kovačić (47'), J. McAtee (56'), N. O'Reilly (79').