Manchester City vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Palace secure shock late draw
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Manchester City ended a run of four Premier League matches without a win when they beat Luton last time out and Pep Guardiola will want his team to continue that upwards trajectory.
The champions are currently fourth in the table and trail Liverpool by four points – though they can close that to one with a win this afternoon. City host Crystal Palace at the Etihad and despite an injury to Erling Haaland will be confident of securing a victory.
The Eagles have slipped to 15th having won none of their previous five games. Just one draw and four defeats has turned the pressure up on Roy Hodgson who could send down a statement by beating City on their own turf today.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.
GOAL! Manchester City 1-0 Crystal Palace (Jack Grealish 24’)
City finally break the deadlock and it’s been coming! Ruben Dias slides the ball to Phil Foden on the edge of the box, with his back to goal, and Foden turns, slips a ball into the path of Jack Grealish, who finishes first time with his right foot into the far corner beyond Dean Henderson.
Oooh, but could this be ruled out by VAR? Is Grealish offside when Foden plays the ball into him?
From one angle, Grealish looked to be standing in an offside position, but as VAR changes view, it looks a lot tighter than it originally did. It takes them a long time to draw the lines in, but when they do, it shows that he was just onside. The goal stands!
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Grealish leaves the ball behind in a turn, and Olise instantly sets off on the counter. He has support to his left and looks for Schlupp, but his first touch forces him wide, and City comfortably deal with the danger.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
City have already had 75 per cent possession in the first 20 minutes, and they're continuing to patiently try and open up space. Palace's switch to a back five looks to be working perfectly so far.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
City are upping the pressure and keeping Palace penned back deep in their own half. Silva is already getting a lot of joy down the right, spinning past Mitchell with some clever footwork, but his cross is cleared by Andersen.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
BLOCK! Silva touches it into the byline for Lewis to pull back, and his low ball causes all sorts of confusion. It pinballs off Mateta to Foden, whose first-time shot hits Guehi, and his block just rolls wide of the far post.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
It's a brilliant run from Grealish down the left as he just breezes down the wing before teeing up Foden. That's when Palace decide to get touch-tight, and he has no space to work in.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Since Guardiola was appointed City manager, only Manchester United (three) have won more away league games against the Citizens than Palace (two).
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
WIDE! Dias stops Schlupp in his tracks, and he sets Lewis on the counter. He takes it to the edge of the D before teeing up Rodri, but his first-time shot flies wide of the far post.
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