Haaland, Cherki score twice as Man City thrash Crystal Palace 4-1

Manchester City continued their flawless start to the Premier League season, dismantling Crystal Palace 4-1 at Selhurst Park. The attacking prowess of Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki was on full display, with both forwards netting braces to secure a comfortable victory.

Haaland opened the scoring in the 17th minute, heading home Antoine Semenyo's cross. City dominated the early proceedings, creating several chances before Cherki doubled their lead in the 54th minute with a skillful solo effort that evaded two defenders.

Crystal Palace managed to pull a goal back shortly after, when Yeremy Pino's free-kick deflected off City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and into the net. However, City's response was swift and decisive. Cherki restored the two-goal advantage within three minutes, his shot taking a deflection before finding the back of the net.

Haaland completed his brace in the 84th minute, firing past goalkeeper Dean Henderson after a well-placed pass from Phil Foden. The victory propels Manchester City to the summit of the Premier League standings, having secured maximum points from their opening two fixtures. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace, still searching for their first league point under new manager Pierre Sage, languish at the bottom of the table.