Haaland and Cherki doubles send Man City to EPL win at Crystal Palace

What the report says

Manchester City opened their Premier League campaign with a convincing 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Friday, according to Al Jazeera. Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki each scored twice, while Palace briefly threatened a comeback through Yeremy Pino’s free-kick goal. The result gave City consecutive league wins to begin the season and left Palace with two defeats from two matches.

Al Jazeera reported that Haaland put City ahead before halftime with a header, and Cherki then helped turn the match decisively in City’s favor after the break. Cherki’s first goal came from a solo dribble and finish, and his second arrived after his shot struck the woodwork and went in off goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Haaland later completed his brace with a left-footed finish after being set up by Phil Foden, who also provided two assists.

The game was notable as one of City’s early tests under new manager Enzo Maresca, with Haaland saying the team is still adapting and needs time to settle. Cherki, who had previously made an impact off the bench in City’s opening win, responded with a standout performance. Al Jazeera also noted a late substitute appearance for teenage midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, signed from Lille this week, in a brief glimpse of the club’s longer-term plans.