Crystal Palace 2–4 Manchester City, Premier League 2023–24: Kevin De Bruyne Shines, Erling Haaland Scores As Pep Guardiola's Side Secure Crucial Away Victory
In the end, there was nothing for City to worry about. De Bruyne equalized 10 minutes later and it was one for the season highlight reel as the Belgium playmaker cut inside from the left and curled a right-footed shot from the corner of the area into the top corner of the net.
A stunning strike by Kevin De Bruyne elicited kisses from the sideline from Pep Guardiola and launched title-chasing Manchester City's comeback in a 4-2 win at Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday. City's four-month unbeaten streak in all competitions was placed in jeopardy almost immediately after kick-off at Selhurst Park when Jean-Philippe Mateta gave Palace a third-minute lead with a goal on a breakaway. In the end, there was nothing for City to worry about. De Bruyne equalized 10 minutes later and it was one for the season highlight reel as the Belgium playmaker cut inside from the left and curled a right-footed shot from the corner of the area into the top corner of the net. Brighton 0-3 Arsenal, Premier League 2023-24: Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Leandro Trossard Score As Arsenal Secure Important Three Points Away From Home.
The excitable Guardiola responded by placing his fingers on his lips and blowing kisses to De Bruyne. And, the manager also enjoyed a strike by Rico Lewis two minutes into the second half that put City in front for the first time.
Erling Haaland scored for the first time in four City matches by tapping in De Bruyne's cross in the 66th for his league-leading 19th goal of the campaign. Bundesliga 2023–24: Florian Wirtz Scores As Bayer Leverkusen Beats Union Berlin: FC Heidenheim Stun Bayern Munich.
De Bruyne sealed City's impressive recovery in the 70th by ramming home a left-footed shot off Rodri's layoff for his second, before substitute Odsonne Edouard grabbed a consolation for Palace. City joined first-place Liverpool on 70 points ahead of the Reds' match at fierce rival Manchester United on Sunday. Third-place Arsenal, which plays Brighton later on Saturday, is two points back.
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