Manchester City came into the match as heavy favourites, dictating the tempo from kickoff. Pep Guardiola’s side enjoyed the majority of possession, with Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva trying to carve through Palace’s tight defensive lines.
However, Palace remained disciplined and focused — and in the 35th minute, they struck. After intercepting a misplaced pass in midfield, Cheick Doucouré quickly released the ball to Eze, who drove forward, twisted past two defenders, and unleashed a stunning low shot from outside the box that beat Ederson into the bottom corner.
Goal (35′) – Crystal Palace 1–0 Manchester City