Match report

Manchester City Secures 3-0 Win Over Crystal Palace in Premier League

Manchester City
Manchester City
3–0
FT
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
May 13, 2026

Manchester City demonstrated their superior form and skill to secure a 3-0 victory against Crystal Palace in a crucial Premier League encounter. The game was sealed with goals from A. Semenyo, O. Marmoush, and Savinho, with standout performances from Foden and Cherki. Crystal Palace struggled to find their rhythm and were further hampered by tactical changes and yellow cards.

Key Facts

  • • A. Semenyo scored the opening goal at 32 minutes, assisted by P. Foden
  • • O. Marmoush found the back of the net at 40 minutes, also assisted by P. Foden
  • • Savinho sealed the win with a goal at 84 minutes, assisted by R. Cherki
  • • Crystal Palace’s Tyrick Mitchell and D. Kamada each received yellow cards
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams

Lineups

Manchester City

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Starting XI

  • 25 G. Donnarumma (G)
  • 27 M. Nunes (D)
  • 45 A. Khusanov (D)
  • 15 M. Guehi (D)
  • 24 J. Gvardiol (D)
  • 47 P. Foden (M)
  • 20 B. Silva (M)
  • 26 Savinho (M)
  • 21 R. Ait-Nouri (M)
  • 42 A. Semenyo (F)
  • 7 O. Marmoush (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Trafford
  • 3 R. Dias
  • 4 T. Reijnders
  • 11 J. Doku
  • 8 M. Kovacic
  • 5 J. Stones
  • 6 N. Ake
  • 9 E. Haaland
  • 10 R. Cherki

Crystal Palace

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Henderson (G)
  • 2 D. Munoz (D)
  • 26 C. Richards (D)
  • 5 M. Lacroix (D)
  • 23 J. Canvot (D)
  • 3 T. Mitchell (D)
  • 11 B. Johnson (M)
  • 19 W. Hughes (M)
  • 8 J. Lerma (M)
  • 10 Y. Pino (M)
  • 14 J. Mateta (F)

Substitutes

  • 44 W. Benitez
  • 17 N. Clyne
  • 18 D. Kamada
  • 7 I. Sarr
  • 22 J. S. Larsen
  • 20 A. Wharton
  • 55 J. Devenny
  • 34 C. Riad
  • 59 R. Cardines

Timeline

  1. Manchester City
    32' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Semenyo · Assist: P. Foden
  2. Manchester City
    40' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Marmoush · Assist: P. Foden
  3. Crystal Palace
    52' Crystal Palace Card · Yellow Card
    Tyrick Mitchell

    Foul

  4. Manchester City
    58' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Gvardiol · On: J. Doku
  5. Manchester City
    58' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Nunes · On: N. Aké
  6. Crystal Palace
    60' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Pino · On: I. Sarr
  7. Crystal Palace
    60' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Mateta · On: J. S. Larsen
  8. Crystal Palace
    60' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Hughes · On: A. Wharton
  9. Crystal Palace
    75' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Johnson · On: D. Kamada
  10. Manchester City
    79' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Bernardo Silva · On: M. Kovačić
  11. Manchester City
    79' Manchester City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Marmoush · On: R. Cherki
  12. Crystal Palace
    81' Crystal Palace Card · Yellow Card
    D. Kamada

    Simulation

  13. Crystal Palace
    82' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Daniel Muñoz · On: Nathaniel Clyne
  14. Manchester City
    84' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    Savinho · Assist: R. Cherki

Match Stats

Stat Manchester City Crystal Palace
Fouls 10 7
Pass Accuracy 89% 77%
Offsides 0 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 6
Corners 9 4
Total Passes 743 281
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 4 2
xG 1.66 0.73
Shots off Target 8 2
Possession 73% 27%
Goals Prevented -1.01 -1.01
Accurate Passes 662 216
Shots Inside Box 10 6
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 5 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Semenyo’s goal at 32 minutes set the tone for Manchester City’s performance, providing a boost in confidence and momentum
  • ▸ The introduction of Savinho and R. Cherki as substitutes at 79 minutes proved effective, leading to the third goal and further solidifying Manchester City’s lead