"He's hardly been in the game and hardly touched the ball but, as a soon as a bit of quality comes into the box - and it was a brilliant cross - he's just got that knack of knowing where to be at the right time. It's a fantastic delivery from Nunes. Textbook header back across the goal and Henderson can't get anywhere near it."
"There are a few question marks over that Palace defence, which has been so good this season. How have [they] allowed Haaland to get a bit of space? We know what happens when he does. Haaland's just the best in the business."
Erling Haaland headed his 16th Premier League goal to put Manchester City ahead at Selhurst Park four minutes before half-time. Matheus Nunes delivered the cross that Haaland directed past goalkeeper Dean Henderson. Crystal Palace had earlier struck the post through Yeremy Pino from inside the box. Haaland had limited involvement in earlier play but capitalised on space in the penalty area with a textbook header that Henderson could not reach. Questions were raised about Palace's defensive marking that allowed Haaland time and space. Manchester City had won their previous four matches, including wins over Sunderland and Real Madrid. Palace made five changes, including Dean Henderson and Nathaniel Clyne.
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