Round 31 ·
HT: 2-0
Updated:
Half Time
2–0
90 Min
3–0
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Manchester City
4-1-3-2 · Pep Guardiola
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Crystal Palace
3-4-2-1 · Oliver Glasner
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
Manchester City took full control at the Etihad and wrapped up a clear 3-0 win over Crystal Palace in Premier League Round 31, a result that reflected their authority from early on. Pep Guardiola’s team set the tempo in the opening stages, while Oliver Glasner’s Palace spent long periods defending against City’s sharper movement and possession-based play.
City’s 4-1-3-2 gave them a solid platform in build-up, with the extra midfielder helping them find pockets of space between Palace’s lines. The first goal arrived in the 32nd minute, and eight minutes later the hosts doubled their lead, which shifted the feel of the contest. At 2-0 by half-time, City had already put Palace under heavy pressure and controlled the match through quicker transitions and better chance creation.
Palace lined up in a 3-4-2-1, but their attacking options were limited as City managed their defensive shape well and controlled the central areas. Two yellow cards, in the 52nd and 81st minutes, showed how often the visitors were chasing the game without ever really settling into it. City stayed patient, kept the ball moving, and denied Palace the kind of counterattacks that might have changed momentum.
The decisive third goal came in the 84th minute and removed any remaining doubt, sealing a home win that felt both deserved and well controlled. City finished with a clean sheet and the three points, while Palace left empty-handed after a night in which they were second best in too many key moments. For fans in Cape Verde following this one, it was the kind of performance that makes the basics of control and execution stand out clearly.
City finished the job with authority.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
This will be a pressure test with momentum at stake, and both sides will approach it with the kind of discipline that can define a run-in. At the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City vs Crystal Palace will ask a simple but demanding question: which team will stay calm when the game tightens, the chances become fewer, and every transition starts to carry consequence?
Manchester City, set up in a 4-2-3-1 under Pep Guardiola, will likely look to control possession phases, press high after turnovers, and pin Crystal Palace deep when the ball is won back. The central issue for Guardiola will be balance: if City commit too many players forward, the rest-defense structure will have to be sharp enough to stop Palace breaking into space. In a match framed by pressure, that organisation behind the ball could matter as much as the final pass.
Crystal Palace, likely in a 3-4-2-1 under Oliver Glasner, will probably lean on compact spacing, quick exits, and selective pressing rather than long spells without the ball. If they can keep the match level through the first hour, the bench timing could become a major factor. Glasner may view the later stages as the best window to change tempo, especially if City’s control starts to leave gaps between the lines.
Without advanced metrics, this preview will rest on momentum, chance quality, and the ability to manage control phases. For readers in Cape Verde, this should be the kind of fixture that rewards attention to the details: set pieces, second balls, and the moments when possession turns into real danger. City may create more pressure in the attacking third, but Palace will likely feel that a clean sheet for long stretches would keep them in the contest and test City’s patience.
In the end, the match could be decided by how well City protect against counters while Palace wait for the right moment to strike.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Manchester City: 72%, Crystal Palace: 28%.
Gianluigi Donnarumma from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Daichi Kamada swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
John Stones successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Daichi Kamada is blocked
Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Manchester City: 72%, Crystal Palace: 28%.
Tyrick Mitchell relieves the pressure with a clearance
Maxence Lacroix successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Jeremy Doku is blocked
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Jefferson Lerma from Crystal Palace trips Rayan Cherki
The referee signals a free kick as Abdukodir Khusanov from Manchester City trips Ismaila Sarr
Crystal Palace take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Gianluigi Donnarumma from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Crystal Palace start a counter attack
The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Safe hands from Dean Henderson as he comes out and claims the ball
Ball possession: Manchester City: 72%, Crystal Palace: 28%.
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Manchester City
Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Crystal Palace take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Goal kick for Crystal Palace
Savinho from Manchester City sends an effort wide of target
Savinho goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Savinho but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Savinho finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Manchester City: 72%, Crystal Palace: 28%.
Savinho managed to score from an easy position.
Rayan Cherki provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Savinho scores with the left foot!
Rayan Cherki creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Manchester City
Joergen Strand Larsen from Crystal Palace sends an effort wide of target
Joergen Strand Larsen goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Joergen Strand Larsen but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Joergen Strand Larsen finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Phil Foden is leaving the field to be replaced by John Stones in a tactical substitution.
Daniel Munoz is leaving the field to be replaced by Nathaniel Clyne in a tactical substitution.
Daichi Kamada is booked for diving
NO PENALTY! The ref believes Daichi Kamada dived in the penalty box. Controversial!
Gianluigi Donnarumma could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Bernardo Silva is leaving the field to be replaced by Mateo Kovacic in a tactical substitution.
Omar Marmoush is leaving the field to be replaced by Rayan Cherki in a tactical substitution.
Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Adam Wharton relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Jaydee Canvot relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nathan Ake relieves the pressure with a clearance
Tyrick Mitchell relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Brennan Johnson is leaving the field to be replaced by Daichi Kamada in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Manchester City: 72%, Crystal Palace: 28%.
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Gianluigi Donnarumma from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brennan Johnson swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Marc Guehi relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Antoine Semenyo from Manchester City trips Adam Wharton
Crystal Palace take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Manchester City: 72%, Crystal Palace: 28%.
Goal kick for Manchester City
Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
Chris Richards relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Manchester City
Marc Guehi is penalised for pushing Joergen Strand Larsen
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Manchester City: 73%, Crystal Palace: 27%.
The referee signals a free kick as Phil Foden from Manchester City trips Jefferson Lerma
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Good effort by Ismaila Sarr as he directs a shot on target, but Gianluigi Donnarumma saves it
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Gianluigi Donnarumma from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
Will Hughes is leaving the field to be replaced by Adam Wharton in a tactical substitution.
Jean-Philippe Mateta is leaving the field to be replaced by Joergen Strand Larsen in a tactical substitution.
Yeremy Pino is leaving the field to be replaced by Ismaila Sarr in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Manchester City: 72%, Crystal Palace: 28%.
Goal kick for Crystal Palace
Omar Marmoush from Manchester City tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Jefferson Lerma successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Omar Marmoush is blocked
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Jean-Philippe Mateta relieves the pressure with a clearance
Phil Foden from Manchester City swings in the corner from the left.
Josko Gvardiol is leaving the field to be replaced by Jeremy Doku in a tactical substitution.
Matheus Nunes is leaving the field to be replaced by Nathan Ake in a tactical substitution.
Daniel Munoz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Chris Richards from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
Dean Henderson relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Manchester City: 75%, Crystal Palace: 25%.
Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Crystal Palace
The referee runs back to show Tyrick Mitchell from Crystal Palace a yellow card for the previous foul.
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Rayan Ait Nouri swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ball possession: Manchester City: 75%, Crystal Palace: 25%.
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
Marc Guehi is penalised for pushing Will Hughes
Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Phil Foden swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Jaydee Canvot relieves the pressure with a clearance
Chris Richards is penalised for pushing Rayan Ait Nouri
Manchester City are in control of the ball.
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Rayan Ait Nouri hand-balls
Rayan Ait Nouri controls the ball with his hand
Rayan Ait Nouri hand-balls
Rayan Ait Nouri controls the ball with his hand
Crystal Palace take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added
Ball possession: Manchester City: 76%, Crystal Palace: 24%.
Brennan Johnson from Crystal Palace is ruled offside
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Maxence Lacroix successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Phil Foden is blocked
Goal kick for Crystal Palace
Bernardo Silva from Manchester City sends an effort wide of target
Bernardo Silva goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Bernardo Silva but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Bernardo Silva finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Josko Gvardiol sends a header towards goal, but Dean Henderson is there to comfortably save it
The cross by Phil Foden from Manchester City successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Rayan Ait Nouri from Manchester City takes a short corner kick from the left.
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Yeremy Pino hand-balls
Yeremy Pino controls the ball with his hand
Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
Phil Foden provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Omar Marmoush scores with the right foot!
Phil Foden creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Manchester City: 77%, Crystal Palace: 23%.
Tyrick Mitchell relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Phil Foden from Manchester City swings in the corner from the right.
Maxence Lacroix relieves the pressure with a clearance
Savinho creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Rayan Ait Nouri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee signals a free kick as Marc Guehi from Manchester City trips Jean-Philippe Mateta
The referee signals a free kick as Brennan Johnson from Crystal Palace trips Marc Guehi
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Daniel Munoz from Crystal Palace is ruled offside
Ball possession: Manchester City: 76%, Crystal Palace: 24%.
The referee signals a free kick as Will Hughes from Crystal Palace trips Phil Foden
Gianluigi Donnarumma from Manchester City intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Yeremy Pino swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Good effort by Tyrick Mitchell as he directs a shot on target, but Gianluigi Donnarumma saves it
Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
Phil Foden provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Antoine Semenyo scores with the right foot!
Phil Foden creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Jaydee Canvot from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Manchester City: 71%, Crystal Palace: 29%.
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Maxence Lacroix relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
Reckless challenge there. Rayan Ait Nouri commits a rough foul on Brennan Johnson
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
Crystal Palace take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Crystal Palace take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Manchester City: 77%, Crystal Palace: 23%.
Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
Rayan Ait Nouri from Manchester City goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Will Hughes
Goal kick for Crystal Palace
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Jean-Philippe Mateta from Crystal Palace is ruled offside
Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Crystal Palace take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Crystal Palace
Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Crystal Palace take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Crystal Palace take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Rayan Ait Nouri from Manchester City goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Maxence Lacroix
Goal kick for Crystal Palace
Rayan Ait Nouri from Manchester City sends a shot inches wide of the post. Close!
Ball possession: Manchester City: 81%, Crystal Palace: 19%.
Will Hughes successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Bernardo Silva is blocked
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
It's raining, making conditions difficult for the players.
Goal kick for Crystal Palace
Abdukodir Khusanov from Manchester City tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Will Hughes relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Will Hughes from Crystal Palace trips Marc Guehi
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Crystal Palace take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Marc Guehi from Manchester City tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Chris Richards from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Manchester City: 78%, Crystal Palace: 22%.
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Crystal Palace take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Manchester City
A chance presents itself to Chris Richards from Crystal Palace but his header goes wide
Will Hughes from Crystal Palace swings in the corner from the right.
Goal kick for Manchester City
A shot by Yeremy Pino is blocked
The cross by Brennan Johnson from Crystal Palace successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
Crystal Palace take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Crystal Palace take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Manchester City take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Marc Guehi from Manchester City takes a short corner kick from the left.
Ball possession: Manchester City: 76%, Crystal Palace: 24%.
Brennan Johnson relieves the pressure with a clearance
Tyrick Mitchell from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Savinho from Manchester City takes a short corner kick from the right.
Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Bernardo Silva swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Chris Richards relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Manchester City
Crystal Palace start a counter attack
Chris Richards from Crystal Palace intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Marc Guehi from Manchester City heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
Phil Foden from Manchester City swings in the corner from the right.
Jaydee Canvot relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Crystal Palace take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Manchester City take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Manchester City: 68%, Crystal Palace: 32%.
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
Crystal Palace take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Manchester City are trying to create something here.
VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Crystal Palace.
Brennan Johnson from Crystal Palace is ruled offside
Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
Jaydee Canvot relieves the pressure with a clearance
The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
Crystal Palace kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Etihad Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Etihad Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Etihad Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Etihad Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Etihad Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Etihad Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Cape Verde have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cape Verde broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff is at 18:00 -01 on Wednesday 13 May 2026 in Cape Verde.
Local broadcast partners for Cape Verde have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cape Verde broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Team news has not been confirmed yet.
In the last 8 meetings, Manchester City have 5 wins, Crystal Palace have 1 win, and there have been 2 draws.
This is a Premier League Round 31 match at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England.
Status
Finished
Minute
88'
Winner
Manchester City
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