Marmoush Stars as Man City Roar Back to Thrash Palace 5-2

Defending champions Manchester City produced sensational comeback to overpower Crystal Palace 5 - 2 on Saturday in Premier League matchweek 32 at the Etihad Stadium.

Palace Shock Early

Crystal Palace stunned the hosts with an explosive start. Eberechi Eze opened the scoring in the 7 minute after clever assist from Ismaïla Sarr, before Chris Richards doubled the lead in the 21 minute to make it 2 - 0 for the visitors.

City Respond Ruthlessly

Pep Guardiola’s side responded with characteristic composure. Kevin De Bruyne pulled one back in the 33 minute before egyptian forward Omar Marmoush netted the equalizer just 3 minute later to send both teams into halftime level at 2 - 2.

Second Half Domination

City came out firing in the 2nd half:

• Mateo Kovačić put the hosts ahead in the 47 minute.
• James McAtee extended the lead with well taken goal in the 56.
• Rising star Nico O’Reilly sealed the victory in the 79 minute.

What It Means

• City move to 55 point, temporarily climbing to 4th place ahead of Chelsea’s clash with Ipswich Town on Sunday.
• Crystal Palace remain 11 with 43 point, suffering their 10th defeat in 32 match.

Khaled Hegazy |

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