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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Tony Evans

Crystal Palace hold wasteful Manchester City to give Liverpool boost in title race

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You could see why oligarchs, despots and governments want to buy into the Premier League at Selhurst Park. The game between Crystal Palace and Manchester City might have ended goal-less but it pulsated with action. It may have blown the race for the Premier League wide open, too.

If Liverpool beat Arsenal at the Emirates on Wednesday, Jurgen Klopp’s team will be just a point behind their Mancunian rivals and the teams meet at the Etihad next month. Palace prised one of City’s hands off the trophy in a dogged display where they not only ground out the draw but looked to exploit City’s weaknesses

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