Erling Haaland fires 'important' Manchester City message after Pep Guardiola verdict

Erling Haaland has taken to social media after Manchester City's 4-2 win over Crystal Palace.

Pep Guardiola's side were surprised by the hosts in the third minute when Jean-Philippe Mateta struck past Stefan Ortega. But City were level after 10 minutes through Kevin De Bruyne, who went on to bag a brace.

Rico Lewis put the visitors in front after the break, Haaland returned to the scoresheet while Odsonne Edouard scored a late goal for the Eagles. Haaland's goal was his first in the Premier League since the 3-1 victory over Manchester United on March 3.

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Taking to Instagram after the game, Haaland said: "Important win on the road! Travelling support incredible as always." The 23-year-old has scored 30 times in 36 games in all competitions this campaign.

Speaking after the game, Guardiola said: "In the first half, we did make mistakes but we made a comeback. Kevin de Bruyne won the game with his actions, his assists, his goals, and everything. We won the game with him. I didn't know that [De Bruyne] enjoyed scoring goals more than assists, but I keep pushing him to say we have to win games. He has won many games for us, no doubt.

"It was really good for his performance. Manuel Akanji pushes a lot and is unbelievable playing at left-back. He is an incredible player. Rico Lewis and Oscar Bobb were really good on that side in the first half. We wanted to score early in the second half and then we could close the game.

City's focus will turn to the Champions League next week when they head to the Santiago Bernabeu to face Real Madrid on Tuesday (8pm).