Manchester City made it two wins from two at the start of the 2026/27 Premier League season with a 4-1 victory away to Crystal Palace. In the Matchweek 2 fixture at Selhurst Park on August 28, Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki scored twice each, while Palace’s only goal was officially recorded as an own goal by Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. The result followed City’s 2-1 opening-day win over AFC Bournemouth, giving them six points from two matches.
Key Changes
The biggest development in this match was that two Manchester City attackers both scored multiple goals. Haaland opened the scoring in the 17th minute and added another in the 84th minute. Cherki scored in the 54th and 59th minutes to complete his brace. With both players scoring twice in the same match, the final score became 4-1.
Haaland and Cherki’s two goals each decided Manchester City’s victory over Palace.
The match was officially scheduled to kick off at 20:00 local time in the United Kingdom on August 28, and the final result was recorded as Crystal Palace 1-4 Manchester City. Palace’s goal came in the 56th minute, but it was officially recorded as an own goal by Donnarumma. It should therefore be classified as an own goal by the Manchester City goalkeeper, not as a goal scored by a Palace player.
Current Status
Manchester City defeated AFC Bournemouth 2-1 in the opening match before overcoming Palace. Within the confirmed scope, this represents two consecutive league wins to start the season, with six points from the two matches. This was also confirmed as the second league victory under Enzo Maresca.
By contrast, Crystal Palace suffered two consecutive league defeats to open the season under manager Pierre Sage. Palace scored once in the match but ultimately lost by three goals. The match result and scoring records were confirmed as of 07:34 UTC on August 29, 2026, and the conclusions used in this article follow that verification.
However, securing six points from the opening two matches cannot be extended into a conclusion about the team’s full-season record or title chances. The confirmed facts at this stage are that Manchester City won both matches and that Haaland and Cherki each scored twice against Palace.
Impact
The result provides a numerical snapshot of Manchester City’s early-season form. After a 2-1 win over Bournemouth, City followed it with a 4-1 victory over Palace to collect six points from their opening two matches. Because Haaland and Cherki shared the scoring against Palace, the result is important not only for the final score but also for readers who want to verify exactly who scored.
Four records should be distinguished when reviewing the match:
- The final score was Crystal Palace 1-4 Manchester City.
- Haaland scored in the 17th and 84th minutes.
- Cherki scored in the 54th and 59th minutes.
- Palace’s only goal was recorded as an own goal by Donnarumma.
This distinction allows for a match summary that reflects the official record more accurately than the simple statement that “Palace scored a goal.” It also shows why City’s opening two-game winning streak should be assessed together with the Bournemouth victory, rather than based on the Palace match alone.
Next Checkpoints
Manchester City’s next Premier League match is officially listed as a home fixture against Coventry City on September 5, 2026. They are then scheduled to face Manchester United away on September 13. After the Palace match, the next points of interest for readers are whether City will pursue a third consecutive opening win against Coventry City and whether the subsequent Manchester derby will take place as scheduled.
However, the Premier League’s official fixture list and Manchester City’s club schedule page state that match details may change. The kickoff times and scheduling of the September 5 Coventry City match and the September 13 Manchester United match should be checked again shortly before publication. What is currently confirmed is that both matches appear on the official schedule; the detailed times should not be treated as permanently fixed because they may change.
The conclusion from this match is clear. Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace 4-1 at Selhurst Park, with Haaland and Cherki scoring twice each. Including the opening-day win over Bournemouth, City have secured two consecutive league victories and six points. The next fixtures are against Coventry City and Manchester United, but their detailed scheduling should be verified against the latest official fixture information immediately before the matches.