75 minutes for Anan Khalaili: Crystal Palace defeated 4:1 by Manchester City

The Israel national team star made his first start, showing impressive stats, but the gap in quality was evident. Erling Haaland (17, 84) and Rayan Cherki (54, 59) secured a second win for City, while Palace remains without a point.

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75 minutes for Anan Khalaili: Crystal Palace defeated 4:1 by Manchester City
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After an exciting debut off the bench last week, Anan Khalaili was promoted to the Crystal Palace starting lineup this Friday for a high-profile clash against Manchester City. The Israel national team star replaced Daniel Munoz on the right wing and provided 75 solid minutes, though it could not prevent his team from suffering a 4:1 defeat.

Manchester City, coming off a dramatic 2:1 win against Bournemouth, dominated from start to finish. Erling Haaland opened the scoring with a trademark header (17), while Rayan Cherki doubled the lead with a brilliant individual effort (54) before completing his brace (59). A Gianluigi Donnarumma own goal (56) offered Palace a glimmer of hope, but Haaland sealed the result with his second goal of the match (84).

Khalaili recorded 10 tackles, the highest tally for a Premier League debutant since N'Golo Kante in August 2015. Palace will look to secure their first points of the season next Saturday away at Fulham.

Match progress:

  • 6th minute: Elliot Anderson shot from distance, forcing a save from Dean Henderson, with the defense clearing the rebound.

  • 17th minute: Goal! Antoine Semenyo crossed for Haaland, who headed into the top corner — 0:1.

  • 21st minute: Phil Foden fired over the bar after a setup from Anderson.

  • 45th minute: Khalaili's first attempt went high over the goal.

  • 54th minute: Goal! Cherki dribbled through the box and finished into the far corner — 0:2.

  • 56th minute: Goal! Yeremy Pino hit the crossbar from a free kick, with the ball deflecting off Donnarumma into the net — 1:2.

  • 59th minute: Goal! Cherki blasted home from outside the box — 1:3.

  • 75th minute: Khalaili was substituted for Oscar Mingueza.

  • 84th minute: Goal! Foden set up Haaland, who made it 1:4.

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