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Manchester City Beat Crystal Palace 4-1 With Haaland, Cherki

8/29/2026

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Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 4-1 to maintain a perfect Premier League start.
Erling Haaland scored a 17-minute header and a late left-footed strike.
Rayan Cherki recorded his first Premier League brace, scoring twice in five minutes.
Cherki said his performance was “so-so”.
He scored to avoid substitution by coach Enzo Maresca.

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Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 4-1 to maintain a perfect Premier League start.
Erling Haaland scored a 17-minute header and a late left-footed strike.
Rayan Cherki recorded his first Premier League brace, scoring twice in five minutes.
Cherki said his performance was “so-so”.
He scored to avoid substitution by coach Enzo Maresca.