Match report

Manchester City Defeats Crystal Palace 3-0 in Premier League

Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
0–3
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Manchester City
Manchester City
Dec 14, 2025

Manchester City demonstrated their dominance as they defeated Crystal Palace 3-0 at Selhurst Park. Erling Haaland and Phil Foden were standout performers, with Haaland netting twice including a penalty.

Key Facts

  • • Erling Haaland scored two goals (41', 89' pen)
  • • Phil Foden scored the second goal at 69'
  • • Dean Henderson received a yellow card for Crystal Palace at 88'
  • • D. Kamada was substituted after receiving a yellow card

Lineups

Crystal Palace

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Henderson (G)
  • 26 C. Richards (D)
  • 5 M. Lacroix (D)
  • 6 M. Guehi (D)
  • 17 N. Clyne (M)
  • 20 A. Wharton (M)
  • 18 D. Kamada (M)
  • 3 T. Mitchell (M)
  • 7 I. Sarr (F)
  • 10 Y. Pino (F)
  • 14 J. Mateta (F)

Substitutes

  • 44 W. Benitez
  • 8 J. Lerma
  • 9 E. Nketiah
  • 12 C. Uche
  • 19 W. Hughes
  • 21 R. Esse
  • 23 J. Canvot
  • 24 B. Sosa
  • 55 J. Devenny

Manchester City

Formation: 4-3-2-1

Starting XI

  • 25 G. Donnarumma (G)
  • 27 M. Nunes (D)
  • 3 R. Dias (D)
  • 24 J. Gvardiol (D)
  • 33 N. O'Reilly (D)
  • 20 B. Silva (M)
  • 14 Nico (M)
  • 4 T. Reijnders (M)
  • 10 R. Cherki (M)
  • 47 P. Foden (M)
  • 9 E. Haaland (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Trafford
  • 6 N. Ake
  • 7 O. Marmoush
  • 21 R. Ait Nouri
  • 26 Savinho
  • 45 A. Khusanov
  • 52 O. Bobb
  • 63 D. Mukasa
  • 82 R. Lewis

Timeline

  1. Manchester City
    41' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Haaland · Assist: M. Nunes
  2. Crystal Palace
    62' Crystal Palace Card · Yellow Card
    D. Kamada

    Foul

  3. Crystal Palace
    63' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Mateta · On: E. Nketiah
  4. Crystal Palace
    67' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Kamada · On: W. Hughes
  5. Manchester City
    69' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Foden · Assist: R. Cherki
  6. Crystal Palace
    77' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Nathaniel Clyne · On: C. Uche
  7. Manchester City
    85' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Reijnders · On: Savinho
  8. Crystal Palace
    88' Crystal Palace Card · Yellow Card
    Dean Henderson

    Foul

  9. Manchester City
    89' Manchester City Goal · Penalty
    E. Haaland
  10. Manchester City
    90'+1 Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Haaland · On: O. Marmoush
  11. Manchester City
    90'+1 Manchester City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. O'Reilly · On: R. Ait Nouri
  12. Manchester City
    90'+1 Manchester City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Bernardo Silva · On: R. Lewis

Match Stats

Stat Crystal Palace Manchester City
Fouls 9 6
Pass Accuracy 76% 86%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 7
Corners 2 2
Total Passes 375 598
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 6 0
Shots on Target 4 6
xG 1.88 1.19
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession 39% 61%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 284 516
Shots Inside Box 12 5
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Erling Haaland's early goal in the 41st minute set Manchester City on course for victory, breaking Crystal Palace's defense and boosting morale.
  • ▸ Phil Foden’s second goal at 69' solidified Manchester City's lead, making it difficult for Crystal Palace to mount a comeback.