Manchester City moved back within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal as Erling Haaland scored twice in a commanding 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Arsenal's late win over Wolves on Saturday had extended the gap to five points but Haaland's double, and a seventh goal in five games from Phil Foden, made it four straight Premier League wins for City.
Haaland headed the opener from Matheus Nunes' precise cross in the first half and added his second from the penalty spot late on after Foden had continued his rich vein of goalscoring form by beating Dean Henderson from outside the box.
City's clinical display left Palace, winners over Pep Guardiola's side in the FA Cup final in May, to rue a series of missed chances, with Yeremy Pino and Adam Wharton both striking the woodwork.
While Arsenal made hard work of their win over Wolves, City ran out comfortable winners as their title charge continues to gather momentum thanks in part to the fine form of their attacking players.
Foden's goal, arrowed low into the net from 20 yards out following a driving run by Rayan Cherki, came in front of the watching Thomas Tuchel as the England boss continues to ponder his options in the No 10 position ahead of next summer's World Cup.
Palace continued to push to get back into the game, with substitute Eddie Nketiah forcing a save from Gianluigi Donnarumma from a tight angle, but Haaland put the result beyond doubt when he converted his spot kick after substitute Savinho had been fouled by Henderson.
The goal came after the Palace 'keeper had saved Haaland's penalty in the FA Cup final at Wembley and sealed an emphatic win which underlines City's growing title credentials.
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