De Bruyne inspires Manchester City fightback to beat Palace
Manchester City thrashed Crystal Palace 5-2 at the Etihad Stadium in a thrilling Premier League match. Kevin De Bruyne, who announced he’ll leave the club at the end of the season, played a crucial role in City’s comeback, scoring a goal and providing an assist.
Crystal Palace took the lead with goals from Eberechi Eze and Chris Richards in the first half. However, De Bruyne and Omar Marmoush’s goals leveled the score before halftime. In the second half, Manchester City dominated, with Mateo Kovacic, James McAtee, and Nico O’Reilly adding to the scoreline.
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This impressive win boosts City’s UEFA Champions League qualification hopes, moving them above Newcastle United and Chelsea into fourth place. Meanwhile, Palace remains 11th, suffering their first defeat in 11 away Premier League games.
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