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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jamie Jackson at Etihad Stadium

Foden inspires Manchester City’s win against Crystal Palace to close gap at top

Omar Marmoush turns and shoots to make it 2-0 to Manchester City against Crystal Palace
Omar Marmoush turns and shoots to make it 2-0 to Manchester City against Crystal Palace. Photograph: Marc Atkins/Getty Images

No Erling Haaland, no Rayan Cherki and no Jérémy Doku from the start. The result: a canter to victory against Crystal Palace that takes Manchester City back to within two points of Arsenal after 36 games each.

The good news for Pep Guardiola is that a much-changed team before Saturday’s FA Cup final did the business, with Phil Foden displaying the magic that can make him a force. The poorer tidings are that Arsenal host Burnley on Monday and the chances of them dropping points to the relegated visitors are slim.

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