Back on? Man City extend title race with necessary Palace win

The opener was special. A moment of instinctive genius from Foden, akin to the like he was producing during his vintage year - when City last won the title in 2023/24. His clever flick found Antoine Semenyo on the move and the forward arrowed a first-time finish into the bottom corner.

Omar Marmoush was the second beneficiary, latching onto a cross that Foden touched into his path before swivelling and cleverly beating Dean Henderson.

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Marmoush doubles Manchester City's lead to keep pressure on league leaders Arsenal.

Both managers made changes in the second half to save legs with major finals on the horizon. City play Chelsea in the FA Cup showpiece in three days while Palace will compete in the Conference League final at the end of the month.

Neither wanted to overexert themselves in a second half that was more formality than football match - that is until Rayan Cherki threaded a lovely pass to Savinho and he added a late third.

Guardiola has never gone successive seasons without a league title in any country in which he has managed in. He and his players are putting every reserve of energy into ensuring that record endures.

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