Manchester City Extend Unbeaten Run with Dramatic Late WinnerManchester City Extend Unbeaten Run with Dramatic Late Winner Manchester City continued their relentless pursuit of the Premier League title with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday, securing an impressive 11th consecutive win in all competitions. The Citizens dominated possession from the outset but struggled to find a breakthrough against a resilient Palace defense. However, their persistence paid off in the 82nd minute when substitute Riyad Mahrez curled a stunning strike into the top corner. Just when it seemed City had wrapped up the points, Palace leveled the scores through Michael Olise’s free-kick in the 90th minute. The Etihad Stadium fell silent as City faced the prospect of dropping points for the first time since November. Undeterred, City surged forward in search of a winner. In a moment of brilliance, Kevin De Bruyne delivered a precise cross to Erling Haaland, who rose majestically and headed home the winning goal in the 94th minute. The Etihad erupted in jubilation as City extended their unbeaten run to 15 games in all competitions and moved eight points clear at the top of the Premier League table. “It was a difficult game against a well-organized side,” said City manager Pep Guardiola. “We showed great character and kept pushing until the end. I’m delighted with the result.” Riyad Mahrez, who scored the crucial opener, hailed the team’s fighting spirit. “We knew it wouldn’t be easy, but we never gave up,” said Mahrez. “We created chances and deserved the win.” Erling Haaland’s late heroics proved his value to the team once again. The Norwegian striker has now scored 25 goals in all competitions this season. Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira lamented his team’s failure to hold on to the draw. “We played well, but we need to learn how to defend our lead,” said Vieira. “City are a top team, and they showed their quality in the end.” Manchester City’s unbeaten run is a testament to their exceptional form and title credentials. With 17 games remaining in the Premier League season, the Citizens are firmly on course to reclaim the domestic crown.
