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Rachel Steinberg

Rayan Cherki magic sparks easy Man City win over Crystal Palace as Erling Haaland opens account

Magic man: Rayan Cherki - (Getty)

Rayan Cherki’s quickfire double inspired Manchester City to a 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace to spoil Pierre Sage’s welcome party at Selhurst Park.

Erling Haaland, sporting a black armband in honour of the late Norwegian King Harald V – whose death was announced earlier on Friday – nodded in the 17th-minute opener as well as an 84th-minute cushion.

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