Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace 4-1. However, the descriptions of a “comeback win” and an “Erling Haaland hat trick” that circulated before and after the match do not match the official record. City took the lead through Haaland in the 17th minute and went on to complete the victory.
Official Score and Scorers
In the Premier League match on August 28, 2026, Crystal Palace lost 1-4 to Manchester City. Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki each scored twice for City.
Haaland scored in the 17th and 84th minutes, while Cherki found the net in the 54th and 59th minutes. Crystal Palace’s only goal was recorded in the 56th minute as an own goal by Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
The key point is that Haaland scored twice, not a hat trick, and City’s 4-1 victory was not a comeback win.
Why “Comeback Win” and “Hat Trick” Do Not Fit
Manchester City went ahead through Haaland’s goal in the 17th minute. In terms of the match flow, this was not a comeback win after falling behind.
Haaland’s official scoring record was two goals, in the 17th and 84th minutes. Cherki also scored twice, so the match is best summarized as one in which both players recorded braces.
Match Record at a Glance
| Item | Confirmed details |
|---|---|
| Final score | Crystal Palace 1-4 Manchester City |
| Haaland | Goals in the 17th and 84th minutes · 2 goals |
| Cherki | Goals in the 54th and 59th minutes · 2 goals |
| Palace goal | 56th-minute own goal by Donnarumma |
| Flow of victory | City took the lead in the 17th minute and won |
The confirmed conclusion from this match is clear. Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 4-1, with Haaland and Cherki scoring twice each. It was not recorded as a Haaland hat trick or a Manchester City comeback win.