Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 4-1 at Selhurst Park, with Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland each scoring two goals in the win. The result leaves Crystal Palace facing renewed scrutiny after conceding four times.

The match is reported as a positive start for Enzo Maresca’s team away from home, highlighting City’s attacking output. Several outlets describe Cherki responding to being left out in the previous match, while Yahoo Sports notes the performance of a City “maestro” figure. Across reports, the emphasis differs slightly—some focus on individual contributions and momentum, while others point to remaining questions about City—though the scoring and overall scoreline are consistent.