Haaland scores twice as the Citizens close within two of Arsenal

MANCHESTER

- BY ROBERT O'CONNOR

City moved back to within two points of the Premier League summit with an impressive 3-0 win against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.Goals in each half from Erling Haaland and Phil Foden then a late Haaland penalty ensured City got their fourth league victory in a row to keep the pressure on leaders Arsenal, and it was a guileful, gutsy display that was needed to see off a Palace team who had sights on the top four.

Oliver Glasner could reflect on poor finishing from his side who had multiple opportunities to hurt the visitors whilst the game was goalless. In the end it was the difference, with two unerring executions from two players in wonderful form ultimately settling the bout in favour of Pep Guardiola’s team.