Crystal Palace vs Man City: Citizens Dominate with Clinical 3-0 Victory at Selhurst Park
Manchester City Extend Winning Streak with Impressive Performance
Manchester City moved back to within two points of the Premier League summit with an impressive 3-0 win against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on December 14, 2025. Goals in each half from Erling Haaland and Phil Foden then a late Haaland penalty ensured City got their fourth league victory in a row to keep the pressure on leaders Arsenal.
Haaland and Foden Lead City’s Clinical Display
Haaland was a peripheral figure for much of the contest but broke the deadlock on 41 minutes when he headed home Matheus Nunes’ pinpoint cross. Foden rifled home a low strike 21 minutes from time to notch a sixth goal in his last four league outings. Haaland then bagged his sixth Premier League double of the season with a late penalty to seal the points and take his top-flight tally to 17 so far.
Palace’s Missed Opportunities Prove Costly
Crystal Palace had their chances, but succumbed to clinical finishes from Erling Haaland (two) and Phil Foden in a 3-0 defeat to Manchester City at Selhurst Park. Palace had offered the greater threat with Yeremy Pino unlucky to see a shot crash against the crossbar. The hosts were again left lamenting their luck following the interval as the impressive Adam Wharton struck the base of the post from 20 yards out.
Title Race Implications and What’s Next
The victory keeps Pep Guardiola’s side firmly in the title race, maintaining pressure on Arsenal at the top of the table. Manchester City is currently in second place in the table with 31 points so far, the result of 10 wins, one draw, and four losses in the 15 games it has played in the Premier League. For Crystal Palace, the defeat was a setback after their impressive form, having previously won three consecutive away matches before this home loss.
This latest encounter adds another chapter to the rivalry between these two sides, who memorably met in the FA Cup final earlier this year. Crystal Palace claimed a 1-0 victory over the Blues to lift the trophy at Wembley last season. However, in league competition, Manchester City’s quality and clinical finishing continue to prove decisive, as evidenced by this comprehensive victory at Selhurst Park.