Manchester City kept their title hopes alive with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace at the Etihad Stadium.
City moved back to within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal on Wednesday night. This result ensures the fascinating fight for the trophy will continue into the final week of the season. Pep Guardiola’s side knew failure to win would have handed the Gunners a chance to clinch the title. However, the hosts produced a professional performance to keep the race alive.
Foden Masterclass Keeps Pressure on Gunners
Guardiola gambled with his team selection ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup final against Chelsea. He made six changes and left Erling Haaland, Rayan Cherki, and Jeremy Doku on the bench. These alterations initially affected City’s rhythm during a flat opening period. Phil Foden eventually sparked the contest into life with a sublime piece of skill.
The England international produced a clever backheel to set up Antoine Semenyo for the opening goal. Omar Marmoush doubled the lead shortly after by finishing another precise pass from Foden. Savinho added a third late in the second half to wrap up the points. City also welcomed back Josko Gvardiol for his first appearance since sustaining a broken shinbone in January.
The Title Race Permutations
Arsenal remain in control of their own destiny with two matches left for both teams. The Gunners will guarantee a long-awaited title triumph if they win their remaining games. They could even claim the trophy as early as next week if results go their way. Mikel Arteta’s men face Burnley on Monday while City visit Bournemouth on Tuesday.
City have already secured the Carabao Cup this season and chase a historic domestic treble. They meet Chelsea at Wembley this weekend before their final two league fixtures. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace sit 15th in the table as their season begins to peter away. Oliver Glasner made four changes with one eye on the Europa Conference League final in two weeks.
The Eagles were thoroughly outplayed despite a brief threat from Tyrick Mitchell in the first half. Palace famously beat City in the FA Cup final last May but could not repeat that shock result. City now look forward to a tense final stretch as they aim to overhaul Arsenal at the summit. Every point remains crucial as the 2025-26 campaign reaches its dramatic conclusion.
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