In an exciting clash for the 15th round of the Premier League, Crystal Palace and Manchester City drew 2-2 at Selhurst Park, this Saturday (7). The duel was marked by twists and controversial moves.
With yet another negative result, the team led by Pep Guardiola remains far from competing for the season’s title. The distance to Liverpool is eight points.
Crystal Palace opened the scoring just four minutes into the first half with Colombian Daniel Muñoz, taking advantage of an assist from Will Hughes.
After conceding the goal, they began to put pressure on their rival and equalized in the 29th minute with Erling Haaland, after a precise cross from Matheus Nunes.
The team continued to press, but were unable to finish towards the goal and the first half ended in a draw.
Busy second half
In the final stage, the home team took the lead again after defender Maxence Lacroix was high above City’s defense and headed the ball past goalkeeper Ortega.
Manchester City sought a draw with young Rico Lewis in the 22nd minute.
The same Rico Lewis ended up being sent off in the 38th minute of the second half, after receiving a controversial second yellow card, ending the visitors’ hopes of victory, 2-2.
Crystal Palace led twice, but Man City found two equalisers to see the action end all square at Selhurst Park 🤝
— Premier League (@premierleague)
The result keeps Manchester City in fourth place in the Premier League, with 27 points. The gap to leaders Liverpool currently stands at eight points, but could increase if Reds due to a storm that hit some regions of England.
Crystal Palace now adds an important point in the fight against relegation, reaching 13 points and occupying 16th place.
