The American scored his second overall goal for Palace and his first of this campaign
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Palace took a 2-0 lead thanks to Richards' corner goalFirst league goal of the seasonManchester City would rally back to make score 2-2 at halftimeFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱Getty ImagesWHAT HAPPENED?
U.S. international Chris Richards gave Crystal Palace a stunning 2-0 lead with a towering header off a perfectly placed Adam Wharton corner in the 21st minute. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough as would lose 5-2.
Palace had struck first through Eberechi Eze, who finished off a sharp counter-attack in the eighth minute. But Manchester City responded quickly, cutting into the lead with a goal from outgoing club legend Kevin De Bruyne in the 33rd minute. Just three minutes later, winter signing Omar Marmoush equalized to make it 2-2.
Manchester City would continue their onslaught in the second half as Mateo Kovacic, James McAtee and Nico O'Reilly would all add goals in the final 45 minutes.
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This match had huge implications for both sides, especially in Europe. Manchester City move up to fourth at 54 points with their win, placing them ahead of current fourth-placed team Chelsea, who play Sunday. With Palace losing, they are now at 11th place with slim chances of taking a European place.
WHAT NEXT FOR PALACE?
Palace have a quick turnaround, facing another Champions League hopeful in Newcastle this Wednesday.