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Man City Beat Palace to Take Goal-Difference Edge in Title Race

The result gives City the goal-difference edge, leaving Arsenal needing wins to stay in control.

Overview

  • Manchester City stayed two points behind Arsenal after a 3-0 win over Crystal Palace, with Phil Foden creating two first-half goals.
  • The margin of victory moved City ahead on goal difference at plus 43 to Arsenal's plus 42, which is the first tiebreaker if they finish level.
  • Pep Guardiola made six changes and rested Erling Haaland to manage workloads before the domestic cup final.
  • Arsenal still control the race and now host relegated Burnley before a more testing trip to Bournemouth.
  • City face Chelsea next in the FA Cup final at Wembley, then finish their last two league matches with the title on the line.