Crystal Palace 0-1 Manchester City: Erling Haaland grabs victory for Pep Guardiola's side with late penalty

Manchester City narrowed the gap to two points between themselves and Premier League leaders Arsenal after their 1-0 win against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Pep Guardiola’s side started on the front foot from the moment the first whistle was blown, dominating in both possession, entries into the box and shots, but didn't fully test Vincente Guaita, with their eight shots in the first half all being off-target.

Ad The hosts were organised and were able to keep the visitors at bay, but were unable to offer any threat from set-pieces or counter-attack situations. TransfersReal Madrid target Haaland and Bellingham, PSG want £50m Maguire — Paper RoundYESTERDAY AT 23:17 The second half was a lot more cagey to start from both sides, who grew frustrated at their lack of chances.

City had a golden chance to open up the scoring after Jack Grealish was pulled back by Luka Milivojevic right on the edge of the box. The resulting free-kick saw Phil Foden’s bending shot go around the wall, and towards goal, but Guaita managed to dive quickly to his right to push the shot away from danger.

Late in the half, Michael Olise clipped Ilkay Gundogan in the box after running into him, and the referee did not hesitate to point to the spot. Erling Haaland stepped up to take the penalty, and sent Guaita the wrong way to score his fifth goal from the spot this season.

Up next, Palace will head to Brighton, while Man City will take on RB Leipzig in the second leg of their Champions League last 16 knockout tie. Premier League table Premier League fixtures / results Premier League top scorers TALKING POINT: CITY GET THE JOB DONE AS PALACE DROP POINTS AGAIN It wasn't the scintillating football we've come to expect from Manchester City, but