Manchester City kept the pressure firmly on Arsenal with a commanding 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace, cutting the gap at the top of the Premier League table to just two points.

On the anniversary of Sergio Aguero’s unforgettable title-winning goal, Pep Guardiola’s side once again delivered a performance full of authority and composure — ensuring the title race will go down to the final week of the season.

Despite rotating several players ahead of the upcoming FA Cup final, Manchester City controlled the contest from start to finish at the Etihad Stadium. The standout performer was Phil Foden, who produced a brilliant first-half display and provided two superb assists.

The England international first set up Antoine Semenyo before creating another goal for Omar Marmoush, as City’s attacking movement repeatedly exposed the visitors’ defence.

Savinho added the third goal late in the second half after an intelligent pass from Rayan Cherki, putting the result beyond any doubt and capping another dominant evening for Guardiola’s men.

2025-26, England - Premier League

Manchester City - Crystal Palace 3:0 (2:0)
Goals: Semenyo, 32 (1:0); Marmoush, 40 (2:0); Sávio Moreira, 84 (3:0)

Manchester City: Donnarumma G.; Guehi; Aït-Nouri; Gvardiol (Doku J., 58); Khusanov; Bernardo Silva (Kovacic M., 79); Matheus Nunes (Ake, 58); Foden (Stones, 82); Sávio Moreira; Marmoush (Cherki, 79); Semenyo
Substitution: Ake (from 58); Doku J. (from 58); Kovacic M. (from 79); Cherki (from 79); Stones (from 82)
Bench: Trafford; Dias R.; Reijnders; Håland E.

Crystal Palace: Henderson D.; Muñoz D. (Clyne, 82); Mitchell T.; Lacroix M.; Canvot; Richards Chr.; Lerma; Pino Y. (Sarr Is., 60); Johnson B-n (Kamada, 75); Hughes W. (Wharton A., 60); Mateta (Strand Larsen, 60)
Substitution: Sarr Is. (from 60); Wharton A. (from 60); Strand Larsen (from 60); Kamada (from 75); Clyne (from 82)
Bench: Benitez W.; Riad Chadi; Cardines; Devenny
Yellow Cards: Mitchell T. 52; Kamada 81