Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace player ratings as City maintain winning start with emphatic 4-1 victory

Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 4-1 at Selhurst Park on Friday in their second Premier League match of the 2026-27 season, maintaining their perfect start under new manager Enzo Maresca. Erling Haaland scored twice, including a goal in the 17th minute and another in the 84th minute, while summer signing Rayan Cherki contributed a brace. Crystal Palace briefly reduced the deficit to 2-1 via a Gianluigi Donnarumma own goal, but Cherki restored the two-goal advantage just two minutes later.