Man City overrun Palace to stay perfect in the Premier League
Manchester City maintained their perfect start to the Premier League season with a 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace. Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki both scored braces in the dominant performance.
Why it matters
Manchester City's early-season form is a key indicator of the competitive landscape in the Premier League, the world's most-watched football league.
LONDON (AP) — Rayan Cherki scored two goals in five minutes and Erling Haaland also got a brace as Manchester City won at Crystal Palace 4-1 to maintain its perfect start to the Premier League on Friday.
Haaland, the league top goal-scorer last season, opened his account after 17 minutes with a neat header.
Cherki doubled the visitor's lead early in the second half when he danced through a nest of players and poked the ball home from close range.
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