Pep Guardiola said Manchester City made a “big statement” in the Premier League title race with its 3-0 win against Crystal Palace on Sunday.
Guardiola’s side struggled to impose itself for long spells at Selhurst Park, but Erling Haaland’s header late in the first half finally broke the deadlock.
After riding its luck thanks to several missed Palace chances before and after Haaland’s opener, City showed a ruthless streak to kill off the Eagles.
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