Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace 4-1 at Selhurst Park on August 28, 2026. The match was the second round of the 2026-27 Premier League season, and Manchester City, with Enzo Maresca taking over as its new manager, recorded back-to-back wins to open the league campaign.

Haaland and Cherki score two apiece

The players who led Manchester City to victory were Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki. Haaland scored in the 17th minute and again in the 84th, while Cherki scored consecutive goals in the 54th and 59th minutes, with both players finishing with two goals each.

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From the opening goal in the 17th minute to the decisive strike in the 84th, Manchester City’s 4-1 victory was completed by the two players’ braces.

Palace’s goal recorded as an own goal

Crystal Palace’s only goal came from Yeremy Pino’s free kick in the 56th minute. The play was recorded as an own goal by Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

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Crystal Palace’s manager is Pierre Sage, and this was his first match at Selhurst Park.

Facts confirmed from the match

  1. Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace 4-1.
  2. Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki scored two goals each.
  3. Manchester City, under Enzo Maresca, recorded back-to-back wins to open the league season.