Manchester City came back with a 4-2 win over Crystal Palace in the fourth week of the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium, Saturday (27/8). Striker Erling Haaland scored a hat trick in that match.
Man City’s struggle to get three points this time is not easy. Man City had to fall behind 0-2 first in the first half. Crystal Palace’s two goals were scored by Man City defender John Stones’ own goal in the fourth minute and a header from Joachim Andersen (21′).
The process of Crystal Palace’s two goals this time is quite identical using the set-piece scheme.
The Citizens, nicknamed Man City, then got up and scored four goals in the second half. The star of Man City’s victory this time was Erling Haaland who scored a hat-trick or three goals in the 62nd, 69′ and 81′ minutes.
Quoted from Sky Sports, it was Erling Haaland’s 13th hat-trick in his career. The Norwegian striker is now listed as the 15th Man City player to have scored a hat-trick in the Premier League.
The other Man City goal was recorded by Bernardo Silva in the 53rd minute. This is Pep Guardiola’s third Manchester City win in the 2022-2023 Premier League. Victory over Crystal Palace made Man City rise to first place in the Premier League standings with a collection of 10 points from four matches.
The visitors Palace took a quick lead in the fourth minute through an own goal by John Stones who mistook Eberechi Eze’s free kick. Eze’s free-kick hits Stones’ feet.
Joachim Andersen added to Palace’s lead in the 21st minute after utilizing an Eze assist. Palace’s advantage lasted until the first half was over.
In the second half Man City rose with Bernardo Silva’s reply in the 53rd minute from Rodri’s pass. After receiving Rodri pass, Bernardo Silva dribbled into the penalty box and fired a left foot shot.
Erling Haaland equalized to 2-2 in the 62nd minute after working with Phil Foden. Foden’s cross in front of Guaita’s goal was headed by Haaland without difficulty.
Man City came back from 0-2 down by winning 3-0 in the 70th minute through Haaland’s second goal. The Norwegian striker scored the second goal thanks to a pass by John Stones.
Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick in the 81st minute through Ilkay Gundogan’s assist. Haaland’s third goal put Man City 4-2 ahead of Palace. In this goal Haaland guarded by two Palace defenders.
But with control of the ball and good balance, Haaland was able to keep the ball down before slotting it into the bottom right corner of Guaita’s goal.
