Premier League Gameweek 2
Crystal Palace 1 - 4 FT Manchester City
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
E. Haaland (A. Semenyo) 17'
R. Cherki 33'
HT
R. Cherki (P. Foden) 54'
E. Anderson 55'
56' G. Donnarumma
R. Cherki (J. Gvardiol) 59'
63' ↓ J. Larsen ↑E. Guessand
68' A. Khalaili
68' ↓ E. Nketiah ↑D. McNeil
68' ↓ Y. Pino ↑Z. Gozo
74' ↓ T. Tomiyasu ↑A. Disasi
↓ J. Gvardiol ↑M. Kovacic 75'
77' ↓ A. Khalaili ↑O. Mingueza
↓ E. Anderson ↑A. Bouaddi 82'
↓ R. Cherki ↑R. McAidoo 82'
E. Haaland (P. Foden) 84'
↓ A. Khusanov ↑Vitor Reis 89'
↓ N. O'Reilly ↑K. Braithwaite 89'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Crystal Palace
Goalkeepers
Dean Henderson 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jaydee Canvot 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Chris Richards 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Takehiro Tomiyasu
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Midfielders
Anan Khalaili
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
77
Entry
Adam Wharton 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
7
Duels Won
88%
Win %
Daichi Kamada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyrick Mitchell
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Yeremy Pino 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Eddie Nketiah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Jørgen Strand Larsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
BENCH
Walter Benitez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Axel Disasi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Muñoz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Óscar Mingueza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Will Hughes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jefferson Lerma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Evann Guessand
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dwight McNeil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zavier Gozo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manchester City
Goalkeepers
Gianluigi Donnarumma 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Defenders
Abduqodir Khusanov 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Rúben Dias 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
102%
Pass Acc
Marc Guéhi 
MAGNET
113
Activity
113
Activity
106
Passes
7
Duels
Joško Gvardiol
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
42%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Nico O'Reilly
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
57
Passes
11
Duels
Elliot Anderson
MAGNET
111
Activity
111
Activity
98
Passes
13
Duels
Phil Foden
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
44%
Pass Acc
Rayan Cherki 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
8.7
Rating
Antoine Semenyo
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Erling Haaland 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Gerónimo Rulli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Rayan Aït-Nouri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitor Reis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rico Lewis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kaden Braithwaite
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateo Kovacic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Claudio Echeverri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ayyoub Bouaddi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryan McAidoo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/13/2026 | Manchester City | 3 - 0 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | Etihad Stadium |
| 12/14/2025 | Crystal Palace | 0 - 3 | Manchester City | Premier League | Selhurst Park |
| 05/17/2025 | Crystal Palace | 1 - 0 | Manchester City | FA Cup | Wembley Stadium |
| 04/12/2025 | Manchester City | 5 - 2 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | Etihad Stadium |
| 12/07/2024 | Crystal Palace | 2 - 2 | Manchester City | Premier League | Selhurst Park |
| 04/06/2024 | Crystal Palace | 2 - 4 | Manchester City | Premier League | Selhurst Park |
| 12/16/2023 | Manchester City | 2 - 2 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | Etihad Stadium |
| 03/11/2023 | Crystal Palace | 0 - 1 | Manchester City | Premier League | Selhurst Park |
| 08/27/2022 | Manchester City | 4 - 2 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | Etihad Stadium |
| 03/14/2022 | Crystal Palace | 0 - 0 | Manchester City | Premier League | Selhurst Park |
05/13/2026
12/14/2025
05/17/2025
04/12/2025
12/07/2024
04/06/2024
12/16/2023
03/11/2023
08/27/2022
03/14/2022
Crystal Palace Win
Manchester City Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -5
P: 2 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +11
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -9
P: 5 GD: -3
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Crystal Palace
Manchester City
Crystal Palace
Manchester City
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
City Hit Top Gear to Leave Palace Rooted
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. A brutal exhibition of attacking efficiency from the league leaders highlighted the yawning gap in quality and condemned the hosts to another miserable afternoon.
Early Dominance
The atmosphere at Selhurst Park was tense, with the Stakes incredibly high for a Crystal Palace squad already desperate to escape the relegation zone. However, they faced a monumental task against a Manchester City side operating at peak efficiency. The visitors established a suffocating rhythm immediately, holding a staggering 73% of the ball as they completely dominated possession. The inevitable breakthrough arrived in the 17th minute when Antoine Semenyo slipped a precise pass through a fractured defensive line, allowing Erling Haaland to open the scoring with trademark composure. That early strike set a daunting tone for the hosts, who spent the majority of the half chasing shadows. The home crowd tried to rally their side, but the sheer technical superiority of the title contenders kept the London outfit pinned deep in their own half, neutralizing any counter-attacking threats.
The Second Half Storm
The second period exploded into life as the Intensity skyrocketed, turning the pitch into an absolute shooting gallery. A combined 27 shots were attempted throughout the evening, but the critical phase kicked off in the 54th minute. Phil Foden orchestrated a brilliant move that found Rayan Cherki, who finished with lethal precision. Just two minutes later, a bizarre sequence momentarily altered the Balance of the tie when Gianluigi Donnarumma conceded a disastrous own goal, gifting the home faithful a sudden flicker of hope. That optimism was brutally extinguished almost instantaneously. In the 59th minute, Josko Gvardiol burst forward to provide a perfect cutback for Cherki to notch his second of the night. The incredibly quick response shattered the hosts' fragile morale, demonstrating exactly why the visitors sit comfortably at the summit of the table.
Cruising to the Finish
With the three points effectively secured, the visitors managed the remainder of the fixture with supreme confidence. The tactical discipline shown by Marc Guéhi at the back ensured there would be no late defensive lapses, earning him immense praise for an outstanding defensive performance. To add a final flourish to an already dominant display, Haaland grabbed his second of the night in the 84th minute, capitalizing on yet another piece of creative vision from Foden. The 4-1 final scoreline perfectly reflects the vastly contrasting trajectories of these two clubs. For the Manchester outfit, it is a massive statement of intent as they maintain their perfect start and tight grip on first place. For the hosts, sitting rock bottom with zero points, the harsh reality of a gruelling relegation battle is already taking shape.
Key Questions
What made Rayan Cherki the Man of the Match?
Cherki commanded the midfield, dictated the attacking tempo, and scored a crucial rapid-fire brace that completely dismantled the opposition's defensive shape in the second half.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A relentless barrage of 27 total shots and clinical finishing from the visitors created chaos, capitalized by elite playmaking and a chaotic defensive own goal.
What does this mean for Crystal Palace's season?
Rooted firmly to the bottom of the table with zero points, they are already facing immense pressure and a daunting relegation battle this early in the campaign.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Early Relegation Fears Loom Large for Palace
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. A dismal opening week leaves Palace desperate for points, but stopping a fresh Manchester City side is a nearly impossible task.
The Setup
An abysmal opening day defeat has already dragged Crystal Palace into the relegation mud. A brutal early-season fixture list makes this August 28 clash vital for squad morale. Even with A. Wharton trying to anchor the midfield, the Eagles sit 19th and carry a miserable Form rating into the weekend. Manchester City, meanwhile, arrive with fresh legs for their opening league campaign. The gap in quality is immense, reflected in a shockingly low Stakes score for a top-flight fixture. Palace need a miracle at Selhurst Park to avoid being pinned to the bottom of the table, while E. Haaland will be eager to open his account against a shaky defense.
Key Battle
Palace's deep defensive block faces City's attacking midfield trio. The hosts must absorb endless waves of possession and close down the half-spaces. If the Eagles' backline loses focus for a single second, City's relentless passing machine will ruthlessly punish the gaps.
Our Prediction
Manchester City take this comfortably, 3-0. Expect the visitors to monopolize the ball from kickoff, eventually breaking down a tired home defense late in the first half before cruising to a routine victory.