"But the scoreline arguably did not tell the full story of a game in which Palace had 16 shots to City's seven and won the expected goals (xG) battle by 2.08 to 1.18. Palace also struck the woodwork twice, through Yeremy Pino and Adam Wharton, the second time they have done so multiple times in a Premier League game this season (also versus West Ham in September)."
"It feels a little bit wrong, but we have to accept it. This is how big games are decided. It was small margins. I think City were better in the boxes. We had 16 shots and losing 3-0 is a tough moment. We will take our lessons from this game. We need these games to grow and develop and progress. We had three or four big chances, and we tried to get our goal and get back into the game."
Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace 3-0 at Selhurst Park, with Erling Haaland scoring twice and Phil Foden adding a goal. Palace recorded 16 shots to City's seven and won the expected-goals (xG) battle 2.08 to 1.18, also hitting the woodwork twice through Yeremy Pino and Adam Wharton. Palace have struck the woodwork eight times this season, only Manchester United and Newcastle have more. Small margins and City superiority in the penalty areas decided the game despite Palace creating several big chances. Palace's performance exceeded their FA Cup final display but lacked the finishing efficiency needed.
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