Crystal Palace fell behind 2-0 after Junior Kroupi scored twice, then Jean-Philippe Mateta scored to spark a comeback. After a lengthy offside check, Mateta scored his first Premier League goal of the season, and he added a second five minutes later to make it 2-2. James Tavernier’s low cross in the 89th minute led to a goal by Ryan Christie, seemingly giving Palace the lead. Mateta then had a chance to complete a hat-trick from the penalty spot but missed a late opportunity. The match featured multiple decisive moments, including City’s extended consecutive victory run over Fulham and Erling Haaland reaching 100 Premier League goals faster than Alan Shearer.
"Eaglesfall 2-0 behind in the 37th minute after Junior Kroupi's double. On 63 minutes, Mateta's first Premier League goal of the season at Selhurst Park sparks home hope after a lengthy video assistant referee check for offside. Five minutes later, the Frenchman stretches to turn in a ball from Daniel Munoz: 2-2. When James Tavernier rifles a low cross into the six-yard box in the 89th minute, Ryan Christie slams it in, seemingly snatching glory."
"There is time for Mateta to complete his hat-trick from the penalty spot before missing his late chance. Palace come close, just not close enough. This nine-goal thriller merits inclusion, even if from a defensive point of view, it resembles two drunks fighting in an alley ( Eamon Dunphy). It was notable for being City's 19th consecutive victory over Fulham (a sequence now extended to 20) and for Erling Haaland notching 100 Premier League goals 13 matches faster than Alan Shearer."
"Had the Norway international not hit the woodwork twice, it may have finished 7-4 to City. Equally, had Josko Gvardiol failed to clear Josh King's stoppage-time cross off the line, it might have ended up 5-5. Samuel Chukweze's double (after 71 and 77 minutes) ensures a frantic finish: Ruben Dias is visibly furious with his teammate, Bernardo Silva, for not closing down Chukweze before his first."
"There's also a sensational hit by Phil Foden, a wonderfully controlled curling finish by Alex Iwobi and a brilliant assist by Haaland for Tijjani Reijnders for City's second. Pure, uncut soccer. Premier League 2025-26 review: our writers reflect on the season video Liverpool 1-2 Manche"
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