Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Manchester City 2nd with 78 points, Crystal Palace 15th with 45, 33 apart.
Manchester City's unbeaten run stood at 8, having scored in 10 consecutive games. From the last five rounds, Manchester City held 13 points of 15 and Crystal Palace 5.
The sides have met 31 times in the GioScore results database: 22 wins for Manchester City, 5 draws and 4 for Crystal Palace, at 3.23 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 39% of the meetings went to the host. History points to goals: 65% of the meetings had three or more. 4.2 goals per game in the last five meetings marks a step up from the historical 3.23.
Goal scorers
Manchester City: Antoine Semenyo (32'), Omar Marmoush (40'), Savinho (84')
Key stats
Possession: Manchester City 73% · Crystal Palace 27% · Total shots: 15-6 · On target: 4-2 · Corners: 9-4