Crystal Palace vs Manchester City results in the 2022-2023 Premier League will be discussed here. The match which was held at Selhurst Park, Saturday (11/3/2023) ended with a score of 1-0 for the victory of The Citizens – nicknamed Manchester City.
The game was tough but Manchester City dominated. They were only able to dismantle The Eagles defense – nicknamed Crystal Palace – through Erling Haaland’s penalty goal in the 78th minute.
The game started slowly. However, Manchester City dominated possession here. Even so, the visitors were still unable to create anything dangerous because Crystal Palace’s defense was always able to suppress it.
Until the 10th minute, Manchester City controlled the ball up to 77 percent. However, no meaningful opportunities were created from Pep Guardiola’s team.
In the 16th minute, something was created by Crystal Palace. Wilfried Zaha fired a shot but Manuel Akanji blocked it. Manchester City’s goal remains safe.
Manchester City created an opportunity in the 28th minute through Bernardo Silva’s pass. But unfortunately, Erling Haaland wasted the opportunity because his effort went wide of the goal.
Manchester City ended the first half with 72 percent possession while shooting eight attempts. However, only one of them led to the goal and the score was 0-0 to close the first half.
Eleven minutes after the second half started, Manchester City got a free kick in a strategic place. Phil Foden tried his luck but Guaita was able to save the ball well.
Two minutes later, Pep Guardiola took Foden off for Julian Alvarez. On the other hand, Crystal Palace coach, Patrick Vieira, replaced Luka Milivojevic for Naouirou Ahamada in the 61st minute.
The referee pointed to the spot after Michael Olise tackled Ilkay Gundogan in the forbidden box. Erling Haaland also successfully carried out his duties as an executioner and brought Manchester City 1-0 up in the 78th minute.
It was the only goal scored in this match. Manchester City also brought home the full three points from a trip to Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City line-ups
Crystal Palce (4-2-3-1): Vicente Guaita; Nathaniel Clyne, Joachim Andersen, Marc Guehi, Tyrick Mitchell; Luka Milivojevic, Albert Sambi Lokonga; Michael Olise, Jordan Ayew, Jeffrey Schlupp; Wilfried Zaha.
Coach: Patrick Vieira
Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Ederson Moraes; John Stones, Manuel Akanji, Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake; Rodri, Ilkay Gundogan; Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva, Jack Grealish; Erling Haaland.
Coach: Pep Guardiola
