Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Manchester City
Crystal Palace
Manchester City 3–0 Crystal Palace
Manchester City moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League with a commanding 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace, a performance that carried all the hallmarks of a side that knows exactly what it is doing and why.
Our pick
Manchester City to win
Result
3:0Manchester City v Crystal Palace
Manchester City picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.
Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.
The result has implications at both ends of the Manchester City end of the standings.
Assist: Phil Foden
Manchester City 3-0 Crystal Palace: Champions Elect Deliver Statement of Intent at the Etihad
Manchester City moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League with a commanding 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace, a performance that carried all the hallmarks of a side that knows exactly what it is doing and why.
Read full report →- 32'assist: Phil FodenAntoine Semenyo
- 40'assist: Phil Foden
Omar Marmoush - 52'Foul
- 58'off: Josko Gvardiol
Jérémy Doku - 58'off: Matheus Nunes
Nathan Aké - 60'off: Will Hughes
- 60'off: Yéremy Pino
- 60'off: Jean-Philippe Mateta
Jørgen Strand Larsen - 75'
- 79'off: Omar Marmoush
Rayan Cherki - 79'off: Bernardo Silva
Mateo Kovacic - 81'Simulation
- 82'off: Daniel Muñoz
Nathaniel Clyne - 82'off: Phil Foden
John Stones - 84'assist: Rayan Cherki
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Expected Goals (xG)
How the result affects the Premier League standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunderland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Tottenham Hotspur | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Liverpool | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Manchester City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Fulham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Everton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Manchester United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Aston Villa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What was the final score of Manchester City vs Crystal Palace?
The match finished 3-0 to Manchester City.
Who won Manchester City vs Crystal Palace?
Manchester City won the match 3-0.
When did Manchester City vs Crystal Palace take place?
The match took place on Wednesday, 13 May 2026.
📊 Match recap and data context
Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium in a dominant Premier League performance. Our model backed a City win at 65% probability, and the pick landed cleanly. Palace's recent form had shown both wins and losses, yet they managed no shots on target in this fixture; City's superior recent run and home advantage proved decisive in a shutout victory. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The result reinforced Manchester City's credentials as genuine title challengers, moving them closer to the summit with another dominant performance. Crystal Palace's defeat deepened their relegation concerns; sitting 15th with only 1 win in their last 5, they face an uphill battle to escape the bottom half. Our model flagged Palace's defensive vulnerability before kickoff, with 0 percent clean sheets in their recent run making them vulnerable to City's attacking prowess.
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Manchester City v Crystal Palace · Premier League · 13/05/2026, 20:00:00