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Man City 4-2 Crystal Palace: Haaland’s hat-trick rescues the Citizens

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3 years ago

August 27, 2022

Man city 4-2 Crystal palace’s match report and highlights. Erling Haaland’s first hat-trick for the team helped Manchester City rally from a 2-0 halftime deficit to defeat Crystal Palace.

Pep Guardiola said before the game, “We have to be there from the first moment. They know they will get set pieces.”

City had already given up twice on dead balls after only 20 minutes had passed. Over the course of the entire previous campaign, the defending champions allowed just one goal from a set piece.

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Man city 4-2 Crystal Palace: As it happened

Last season, Crystal Palace famously defeated Manchester City 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium after jumping out to a six-minute lead. Only 200 seconds had passed when the Eagles finally broke the score when Ebere Eze’s free kick bounced off Kyle Walker’s shoulder and past an unprepared Ederson via John Stones’ thigh.

The visitors struck again just as City found their collective footing and started to purposefully pass the ball around the final third in an effort to break up Palace’s physical and compact block.

Joachim Andersen could take the glory with a powerful header on this occasion, not a sky blue shirt, but City gave Palace another helping hand by leaving the towering center-back criminally unmarked at a corner.

For the fourth time in their last six league games, Patrick Vieira’s team left City trailing by two goals or more as he prematurely celebrated.

Expectedly, City controlled three-quarters of the ball in the opening period but failed to attempt a single shot on goal. Bernardo Silva corrected that error eight minutes after the break with a deflected shot that slid into the bottom corner.

After an hour, Guardiola shifted into a back-three with Phil Foden and Bernardo providing the necessary width to stretch Palace’s resolute back five. He then introduced Julian Alvarez and Ilkay Gundogan. Both wingbacks were involved immediately after the change, and then Foden curled an inviting cross that Erling Haaland pounced on to give City the lead.

After failing at two set pieces, City retaliated in the 70th minute with a complex routine of their own. Stones missed with his shot, but Haaland was again the quickest to react, giving City the advantage.

City popped the ball around Palace’s stretched press as they advanced in search of an equalizer. Gundogan advanced into wide expanses of grass before putting the ball at Haaland’s feet. City’s new number nine completed his hat-trick by holding off Joel Ward with the ease of an older brother taunting his younger sibling.

Player ratings for Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace

Manchester City Player Ratings

Formation: (4-3-3)

Crystal Palace becoming Pep’s bogey team after taking the lead against City once more?

GK: Ederson – 5/10 : Helpless to stop the close-range attempts that eluded him.

RB: Kyle Walker 4.0/10 : Kyle Walker turned his back on the set-piece delivery that resulted in Palace’s disastrous opening goal.

CB John Stones scored a 5/10 : It was unfortunate to see the ball squirm off his body, but he managed to gather himself and make a few crucial tackles in the transition.

CB: Ruben Dias 4/10 : He failed to control his backline during dead balls.

LB Joao Cancelo 4/10: In the crowded penalty area, Cancelo’s final ball hardly ever found its intended target after pulling wide on the left, overlapping Foden, and leaving Walker as the inverted fullback.

CM: Bernardo Silva – 8/10 : Bernardo’s velcro-like close control repeatedly drifted wide on the right.

CM: Rodri – 7/10 : Snapping into a tackle aggressively and quickly whenever City lost the ball in midfield. Rodri made sure that the threat from Palace only applied to set pieces.

CM: Kevin De Bruyne 5/10: The Belgian was persistent, if not always successful, in his efforts to thread the needle as he roamed the area looking for the ball.

RW: Riyad Mahrez received a 4/10 for maintaining his position in the wide areas but fell short of avoiding Guardiola’s initial round of substitutions.

FWD:Erling Haaland 8/10 : His ability to read the ball’s bounce and spin expertly in a constrained area. also exhibited his imposing physical advantages when space did become available.

LW: Phil Foden – 6/10 – Headed City’s best opportunity of the opening period over the bar but atoned for it with a deft pass.

SUB: Julian Alvarez (61′ for Mahrez) – 6/10 – As soon as he entered the field, Alvarez gave Palace another body in the box to deal with.

Ilkay Gundogan (61′ for Cancelo) – 7/10 – Made the most of the space that became available as the game progressed.

For Haaland, substitution: Sergio Gomez (84′) – N/A

De Bruyne is replaced by Cole Palmer in the 89th minute.

Pep Guardiola, manager; 8/10 You cannot claim that he failed to warn his team as well as everyone else. Guardiola took control of the situation after making adjustments that ultimately resulted in another victory.

Crystal Palace Player Ratings

Formation (5-4-1)

GK: Vicente Guaita 6/10 : He received a score of 6/10 for consistently inducing a groan from the crowd at the Etihad Stadium.

RWB: Nathaniel Clyne 6/10 rarely took a step forward in a defensive-only performance.

CB: Joel Ward (5/10) – Obstructed the half-space that the City love to weave in and out of but was intimidated by Haaland.

CB: Joachim Andersen 7/10 – East Manchester’s independence was something that Andersen commandingly fully embraced.

CB: Marc Guehi – 6/10 – Alert and alive for much of the threat from City, but punished as soon as he let his focus lapse.

LWB: Tyrick Mitchell – 7/10 – Fought Mahrez in an exciting duel, winning it for both the forward and the defender. It’s unfortunate to have to leave after only an hour due to an injury.

FWD Jordan Ayew 7/10 – I will rate him 7 despite having a permanent frown on his face. Ayew appeared to enjoy the strict defensive discipline Vieira required of him.

CM: Cheick Doucoure, earned a score of 6/10 for his nimble midfield play.

CM Jeffrey Schlupp received a 6/10 for his quickness in jumping out of Palace’s midfield line to prevent City from conducting their build-up completely unhindered.

Every time he received the ball, Ebere Eze was electric and almost always managed to wriggle into space.

Odsonne Edouard, a selfless player, received a 6 out of 10.

Mitchell is replaced by Chris Richards in the 57th second.

SUB: Will Hughes (in the 67th second, Edouard) – 5.0/10

SUB: Michael Olise (74 seconds) for Clyne – N/A

Ayew is replaced by Jean-Philippe Mateta in the 74th minute.

Patrick Vieira, manager – 5/10 Vieira’s team utilized the same formation that frustrated Liverpool, effectively converting their opportunities while failing to respond to the adjustments Guardiola made.

Man of the Match: Erling Haaland

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Adrie van der Poel deelt verontrustend bericht over Mathieu

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2 weeks ago

January 3, 2026

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Wout van Aert kende een dramatische afloop aan de cross in Mol, maar ook Mathieu van der Poel kwam niet ongeschonden uit deze wedstrijd. De Nederlander had het bijzonder koud, en kwam zelf eerder ook ten val. Vader Adrie zag daar een probleem.

Valpartij had invloed

Nochtans maakte Van der Poel duidelijk dat hij geen schade heeft overgehouden aan zijn tuimeling: “Eigenlijk viel ik zelfs nog zacht”, aldus de Nederlander. “Ik kreeg gewoon mijn voet niet uit mijn klikpedaal in het zand, waardoor ik stomweg omviel. Maar ik heb er gelukkig geen last van.”

Zo zag vader Adrie het echter niet tijdens de wedstrijd. In een interview met Sporza stelde hij immers dat Van der Poel last ondervond van zijn eerdere valpartij, eerder nog dan van de koude. Al voegde Adrie er ook wel aan toe dat zijn zoon niet bepaald staat te springen voor een koers in de sneeuw.

Van der Poel viseert enkel de koude

Reken daarbij nog de haast ondragelijke koude, en we kregen een verkleumde Van der Poel te zien na de finish. In zijn interviews achteraf stond hij nog steeds te bibberen, en maakte de wereldkampioen duidelijk dat hij behoorlijk hard had afgezien.

“Het was geen aangename cross. Ik heb het nu al een beetje warmer, maar ik heb zeker veel koud geleden vandaag”, luidde het bij MVDP. “Je weet ook dat wanneer je nadien weer opwarmt, het vijf minuten echt veel pijn gaat doen. Met dat gevoel was ik de laatste rondes al bezig.”

Voor Van der Poel was de conclusie dan ook duidelijk: “Dit was de moeilijkste wedstrijd van het jaar. Na een tijd hadden mijn handen en voeten zo veel koud dat het niet meer vanzelf ging.” Nu maar hopen dat vader Adrie toch geen gelijk krijgt over een mogelijke blessure, die door onderkoeling mogelijk onder de radar zou zijn gebleven.

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Manchester United vs Chelsea: Match Preview, Head-to-Head, Injury Update, and Prediction Tips

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4 months ago

September 25, 2025

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Manchester United vs Chelsea: Get the detailed Preview, Head-to-Head, Team news and Prediction Tips here as the Red Devils welcome Gunners.

The Red Devils will be hosting visitors Chelsea at Old Trafford in the Premier League fixture on Thursday

Here is a thorough match preview on the recent performance, Current form, Head-to-Head, and statistics for Manchester United vs Chelsea – along with the latest betting tips.

Manchester United

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Manchester United have not been in their best performance in recent time. The red devils have only one win in their last six matches. They will be hoping to return to winning ways after the 3-1 Premier League defeat in their last game at Emirates Stadium.

In their away match at Emirates Stadium, Manchester United were outclassed by the Gunners, as the Red Devils managed 45% possession and 14 shot attempt with only 5 of them on target. Cristiano Ronaldo came to the rescue in 34th-minute after the visitors were 2-0 down.

While Arsenal on the other hand enjoyed 55% ball possession, had 14 shots with 7 on target. Two early goals from Nuno Tavares in the 3rd minute, and Bukayo Saka in the 32nd minute gave the gunners a comfortable lead. Bruno Fernandes failed to convert a spot-kick as Granit Xhaka sealed the victory for Arsenal in the 70th minute.

Manchester United’s recent performance has been worse than usual. They have conceded in all of their last 6 matches, amounting to 12 goals conceded in 6 matches. This is the kind of record every Chelsea fan will like to hear right now.

PRE-MATCH FACTS

The Red Devils have not lost any of their league matches against Chelsea in their last 8 matches. That is quite a long run between the two clubs without a loss.
However, despite their 8 matches unbeaten run against the Blues, they haven’t won against Chelsea in their last 3 premier league matches.
And lastly, Manchester United haven’t lost against Chelsea in their previous 7 league matches at home.

Chelsea

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Chelsea are heading into the match against Manchester United as the favorite contenders. The blues recorded a slim 1-0 victory against West Ham United in the Premier League fixture on Sunday

Chelsea who welcomed West Ham United enjoyed a 67% possession and 26 shots attempt with only 5 on target. Despite the large possession of the ball, the blue’s attack was blunt firing 21 shots off-target. Thanks to Christian Pulisic’s stoppage-time goal that secured the victory for the home team. West Ham United tried to get at least a point off the current world champions, managed 33% ball possession, and got 6 attempts with only 2 on target.

Looking at their last 6 premier league fixtures, Chelsea have won 4 and loss 2 scoring 15 goals. Remarkably, the blues scored in all of their last 6 premier league matches and conceded 9 goals.

PAST MEETINGS WITH MANCHESTER UNITED

In their previous meetings, Chelsea have not won against Manchester United at Old Trafford in the previous 8 league matches. Also, Chelsea have not been defeated in their last 5 away league matches

HEAD-TO-HEAD

This fixture is one of the biggest matches in the English Premier League. Looking at their head-to-head meetings in the Premier League stretching from the 2018/2019 season to date, both teams have met six times, Manchester United won 2 of these games while Chelsea won 1, and a record of 3 draws.

INJURY UPDATE: Manchester United

According to Manchester United coach Ralf Rangnick, the following players will not be available for the match against Chelsea at Old Trafford.

Paul Pogba (Calf Injury)

Fred (Problems with the hip flexor)

Edinson Cavani (Calf Injury)

Luke Shaw (Leg Injury)

INJURY UPDATE: Chelsea

According to Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel, only Ben Chilwell who suffered a Ruptured cruciate ligament, and will not be available for the trip to Old Trafford.

Prediction

Considering their recent performance, Manchester United will need a miracle to win all 3 points against this Chelsea side. I think the best the Red devils can do is to pick a point.
I’m tipping over 1.5 goals for this match.

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Talking Soccer Florida : Best Reviews and all you need to know

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3 years ago

October 23, 2022

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This amazing platform has some remarkable features that help users/members navigate and interact on the website. Some of these features are:

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