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Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 3-0 to continue their Premier League title charge. Erling Haaland scored a double, the second from the spot, either side of Phil Foden netting a fine low strike. Yeremy Pino and Adam Wharton both hit the woodwork on a frustrating afternoon for Palace, who stay fifth.

Erling Haaland and Phil Foden raised their game as Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 3-0 despite producing an underwhelming performance in south London. The Eagles hit the woodwork in either half, but Haaland gave Pep Guardiola's side the lead late in the first with a towering header before Foden slammed the ball into the net with his favoured left foot to put the game out of Palace's sight.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola hailed his side's resilience against Crystal Palace, as his players weathered an early storm to win 3-0 on Sunday, but said City were not yet the finished article despite cutting the gap to league leaders Arsenal.

The Manchester City boss will be replaced by Kolo Toure for Friday's press conference.

PEP GUARDIOLA will miss his pre-match press conference for his side’s clash with Crystal Palace due to a ‘personal issue.’ His absence is not expected to impact Manchester

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