Crystal Palace 0-1 Manchester City: Manchester City booked a league victory at Crystal Palace on Saturday evening. The number two in the Premier League had a difficult evening in London, but took the three points at Selhurst Park through a penalty kick from Erling Haaland. The penalty came about in a rather clumsy way.
Man City did not get through easily against Palace, Haaland’s striking penalty kick was only the fourth attempt between the posts of the reigning champions. In the first half, Haaland had not yet set his sights after a strong action by Nathan Aké, who was drafted by manager Pep Guardiola as left back.
In the second half goalkeeper Vicente Guaita had to act on a free kick from Phil Foden and that was Man City’s only real achievement for a long time. However, the club was helped in the saddle by Michael Olise, who made a stupid and totally unnecessary foul fifteen minutes before the end. The attacker put pressure on Ilkay Gündogan after a short corner from Man City and tapped the German. The ball hit the spot, giving Haaland the perfect opportunity to score his 28th goal in the Premier League.
After Haaland’s goal, Guardiola brought in Kevin De Bruyne. But Man City’s taste maker was no longer needed to force a goal. It remained at 0-1, so that leader Arsenal is approached to two points by Man City. The Gunners will come into action against Fulham this round.
Newcastle 2-1 Wolves
Newcastle United have ended the series without victories. Alexander Isak laid the foundation for the success against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
In recent weeks, Newcastle United has lost the necessary points in the battle for a Champions League ticket. Almost two months ago, The Magpies had booked their last Premier League win. A goal from Isak was enough to beat Fulham.
The Swedish striker once again played a leading role against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday. Halfway through the first half, he put the 1-0 on the scoreboard in St. James’ Park with a striking header.
However, his fourth goal in English service did not seem enough for the first victory in two months. Wolverhampton Wanderers equalized in the seventieth minute via Hee-Chan Hwang.
Thanks to substitute Miguel Almíron, Sven Botman left the field as the winner with Newcastle. With the Paraguayan as the match winner, the bad series was dealt with, so that The Magpies jumped over Liverpool to fifth place and have a view of a place in the top four and therefore a Champions League ticket. With two games less played, Eddie Howe’s team has fewer points than number four Tottenham Hotspur.
