Resilient Crystal Palace famously hold off high flying Manchester City to end Pep Guardiola's hope of equaling his own 19-league-game winning record. Eagles should have won the game though, but Luka Milivojević's late penalty is saved by Ederson Moraes.
Match events
2' Strong start from City as Bernardo Silva slices his shot wide in the opening minutes, and seconds later Fernandinho's shot is well blocked.
17' Christian Benteke loses possession in his own half to Kevin De Bruyne, the Belgian is then brought down on the edge of the penalty area by Scott Dann. The Palace defender is down in pain and replaced by Martin Kelly.
23' The earlier injury to Jesus is not clearing up, the striker sits on the turf before hobbling off in tears. He's distraught, City will wait for news on how severe his problem is. On comes Sergio Aguero...not a bad replacement!
28' POST! Aguero nearly makes an immediate impact. The striker given far, far too much time, his shot deflects off a Palace defender and loops onto the post with Hennessey at full stretch. De Bruyne can't force home the rebound.
62' WHAT A SAVE TO DENY CITY! City have found another gear but Hennessey will not be beaten. A deep, deflected, cross from Sterling finds its way to Sane at the back post, his effort superbly kept out by the Palace keeper's shoulder.
77' Andros Townsend misses a sitter. An absolute sitter. Puncheon's shot is blocked, the ball rolls to Zaha, his low cross finds its way to an unmarked Townsend who blazes over the crossbar. It looked easier to score! Let off for City.
81' BLOCK! Martin Kelly is again in the way as the ball falls for De Bruyne, his low shot booted clear by the Palace defender.
90+3' PENALTY MISS FROM MILIVOJEVIC!
Milivojevic is denied by a brilliant save from Ederson, the keeper keeping it out with his feet as the midfielder looks to go down the middle. City break in the aftermath and earn a free-kick, while De Bruyne and Puncheon are both down receiving treatment.
90+4' What an awful challenge from Puncheon to stop De Bruyne, taking him out at knee height with a reckless tackle. Stretchers for both men.
Line-ups
Crystal Palace XI: Hennessey, Van Aanholt, Tomkins, Dann (20' Kelly), Mensah, Riedewald, Milivojevic, Cabaye (76' Puncheon)(90+5' Lee), Townsend, W.Zaha, Benteke
Subs: Speroni, Souaré, Delaney, M.Kelly, Lee, Kaikai, Puncheon
Manchester City XI: Ederson, K.Walker, Danilo, Mangala, Otamendi, Gündogan (58' Sterling), De Bruyne, Sané, B.Silva (81' Y. Touré), Fernandinho, G.Jesus (23' Aguero)
Subs: Bravo, Stones, T.Adarabioyo, Zinchenko, Y. Touré, Sterling, Agüero
pshyco
165
reckless from Puncheon, He deserved a Red Hope de Bryune Is Fine
yashwanth_kancharla
153
Kyle Walker should be sent for wrestling games.... he isn't playing football..... he should have sent off for the way he played.... well played crystal palace.....
clue_l3ss
124
This week is seeing lot of injuries to important players, ENGLISH FA needs to consider giving a break to EPL during these Holidays when all the others leagues are on break and EPL players are getting injured Giving a rest in the middle of season can improve players
Shashankk Padiyar
120
What a game 🔥🔥 3 players stretched off, late penalty missed, and the most important, kevin de bruyne injured. City's winning run ended. Though goalless the match was just lit. 🔥
jakirocitizen
110
get well soon KDB and jesus
CityMan
98
WOW. Who knew crystal palace would be the team to do it. I am very upset with the performance of city today but lots of credit to CP for their defending and actually trying to play against city. They also managed to injure TWO key players in one game soooo yea crystal palace has been the biggest threat to city BY FAR. That's insane. LOVE EDERSON THOUGH!🙏
iceyez
96
Thank you Palace for a Great game and spoiling City's party
Junbct
82
Paul Pogba finally gets his wish.. 2 Man City players now injured..
ManCityforlufe
80
De bruyne injury doesn't look good Jesus crying Puncheon well did he even get a yellow cos it should have been red Ederson the saviour Draw probably the right result Still on track for invincible season COME ON CITY!
WilfriedCR7
78
And Crystal Palace realizes the hope that the big ones did not succeed just like Everton, Crystal Palace becomes the second club to hold man city in EPL. AND THE SEASON IS COMPLETE CITY remains undefeated in EPL. Congratulations GUARDIOLA, congratulations Manchester city and Big Bravo to Crystal Palace!
BlitzThunder
73
crystal palace should have won, if zaha was taking the penalty, 3 points will be in crystal palace's pocket. townsend should have be more compose and score the sitter. maybe its just bad luck on crystal palace to score a goal... but great play from roy hodgson's crystal palace on defending pep's city. keep up the good work crystal palace
Hala-Madrid-1902
62
Oo what a match! At last Manchester City's winning run is stop. And what save from Ederson to save City from losing.
rameez_mulla1
59
Things we learnt today city cant win all matches city are still 14 points clear on top Alexis Sanchez and other reinforcements is a must since they have injuries of Jesus, KDB, Mendy, Stones, Kompany and many more. Pep Guardiola has still a lot of work to do