Manchester City welcomed Crystal Palace at the Etihad Stadium earlier today as they hoped to earn all three points at home in the Premier League. The Mancunian club made a good start to the game and scored the opener in the 24th minute thanks to Jack Grealish’s effort. Pep Guardiola‘s men went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.
Rico Lewis doubled the home team’s advantage in the 54th minute. However, Jean-Philippe Mateta got a goal back for the visitors in the 76th minute before Michael Olise equalised for Crystal Palace from the penalty spot in injury time. The contest finished with Man City being held to a lackluster 2-2 draw at the Etihad.
Let’s take a look at how each Manchester City player performed during the contest against the Eagles.
GK: Ederson – 5/10
The Brazilian keeper failed to make a save and conceded twice in the second half.
RB: Kyle Walker – 7/10
He did his fair share of defending and had a couple of bright moments on the right flank.
CB: Ruben Dias – 7/10
Dias kept things solid at the back for most of the game and won’t be pleased about conceding two late goals.
CB: Nathan Ake – 6/10
He was far from convincing on the defensive end of the field.
LB: Josko Gvardiol – 6.5/10
Gvardiol earned the ball back once and was a threat going forward.
CM: Rico Lewis – 7.5/10
He managed to create some decent chances in the final third and was responsible for doubling his team’s advantage in the 54th minute.
CM: Rodri – 7.5/10
The Spaniard anchored the midfield relatively well and was good on the ball.
RW: Bernardo Silva – 7/10
Silva worked his socks off at both ends of the field.
CAM: Phil Foden – 6.5/10
He had some bright moments in the final third and ended the game with an assist to his name.
LW: Jack Grealish – 7.5/10
Grealish was a constant menace on the left wing and managed to score the opener in the 24th minute.
ST: Julian Alvarez – 6.5/10
He made two key chances in the final third.
Substitutes:
CB: John Stones – N/A
