Premier League: Crystal Palace hold Manchester City to 2-2 draw
Manchester City had to settle for a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace at home on matchday 17 of the 2023-24 Premier League. Jack Grealish handed City the lead in the 24th minute before Rico Lewis doubled the lead. The visitors pulled one back courtesy of a goal from Jean-Philippe Mateta. Later, Michael Olise converted a late penalty to earn a point for Crystal Palace.
Manchester City attained this unique Premier League stat
All 10 of Manchester City's outfield players created a chance in the first half against Crystal Palace. As per Opta, this is the first time since records are maintained (2006-07 onward) that 10 different players have created a chance for one time in the first half of a Premier League game. City were 1-0 up at half-time against Crystal Palace.
Grealish scores in three successive Premier League matches
Grealish netted his 26th Premier League across 160 appearances. The 28-year-old has also provided 27 assists in the competition. This was his 14th goal for City in 107 matches. Grealish has scored three goals this season in 10 league matches (A1). Grealish has scored in three consecutive Premier League games for the first time, with each goal giving Manchester City the lead.
Some exceptional records from this match
Crystal Palace became the first team to trail by 2-plus goals against City away in the PL to avoid defeat since Manchester United defeated them 3-2 in 2018. City had won 68 consecutive home league games from such a position. City have kept only one clean sheet across the last 11 games in the PL. They have conceded in their last seven PL games.
A look at the match summary
Manchester City had a brilliant start as their incessant attacks kept Dean Henderson busy. Eventually, Grealish slammed home the opener. City doubled the lead through Lewis in the second half. The hosts looked in prime control to win the game until Mateta pulled one back from a Jeffrey Schlupp assist. Later, Olise converted the penalty after Phil Foden brought down Mateta in the box.
Manchester City remain in fourth spot in the PL standings
With their fourth draw in the 2023 Premier League, City are stationed at fourth in the standings. They have registered 34 points from 10 wins and four draws. The Citizens have suffered three defeats. Pep Guardiola's men are three points behind league leaders Liverpool despite playing a match more. Arsenal (36), and Aston Villa (35) are also ahead of City in the standings.
An unwanted record for City
Manchester City have failed to win in three consecutive Premier League home games. As per Squawka, this is the first time City clocked this unwanted record under Guardiola since his first season in charge in December 2016.
