Manchester City have gone top of the Premier League following their 4-1 thrashing of Crystal Palace on Friday night.
Enzo Maresca’s side began the campaign with a narrow 2-1 win over Bournemouth at the Etihad.
But City pulled off a more convincing victory at Selhurst Park in their second match.
Erling Haaland opened the scoring with a brilliant header, before Rayan Cherki doubled their advantage early in the second half.
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Although Yeremy Pino pulled one back with a stunning free-kick, Cherki restored City’s two-goal lead with a fine finish.
There was enough time for Haaland to also get a brace, as he scored his first goals of the new season.
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