Match ReportBBC SportUnverified source· 28 Aug 2026
Haaland and Cherki doubles sink Palace
Manchester City cruise to a 4-1 Premier League win at Crystal Palace with braces from Haaland and Cherki.
Crystal Palace— – —
NS · Premier League
Manchester CityCompetition
Premier League
Score
Crystal Palace 1-4 Manchester City
Scorers
Haaland (2), Cherki (2)
Venue
Selhurst Park
What happened. Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki each scored twice as Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace 4-1 in the Premier League.
- Manchester City secured an impressive away victory.
- Both Haaland and Cherki were on target twice.
- The win was described as a cruise for City.
City continue their strong Premier League form with a convincing win at Selhurst Park.
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