A brace from Erling Haaland and fine strike from Phil Foden helped inspire City to a crucial 3-0 win at Crystal Palace – and back to within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal.
In what proved a tough and demanding test at Selhurst Park, a towering 41st minute header from Haaland had broken the first half deadlock.
Palace proved dangerous opponents and twice hit the City woodwork through Yeremy Pino and Adam Wharton.
But Pep Guardiola’s side were not to be denied and a brilliant 69th minute strike from Foden stretched the advantage.
