Manchester City secured a vital victory against Crystal Palace, overcoming a two-goal deficit to win 5-2. The game showcased Kevin De Bruyne's brilliance, with a goal and an assist highlighting his pivotal role. Crystal Palace initially took the lead with goals from Eberechi Eze and Chris Richards, but City responded with De Bruyne's stunning free-kick and goals from James McAtee, Mateo Kovacic, Omar Marmoush, and Nico O’Reilly.

The match began with Crystal Palace asserting themselves early on. In the 8th minute, Eberechi Eze capitalized on a precise pass from Ismaïla Sarr, sweeping the ball home to give Palace the lead. The semi-automated offside technology confirmed the goal, adding to City's woes. Crystal Palace extended their lead in the 21st minute when Chris Richards headed in from an Adam Wharton corner, exploiting a misjudgment by City's goalkeeper Ederson.

Manchester City struggled to find their rhythm in the first half, but De Bruyne's influence began to grow. In the 24th minute, De Bruyne's powerful shot struck the post, and Ilkay Gündogan couldn't convert the rebound. However, De Bruyne's persistence paid off in the 32nd minute when he scored a stunning free-kick, reducing the deficit. City then equalized in the 39th minute, with McAtee rounding the goalkeeper and slotting home.

City took the lead early in the second half when Kovacic scored in the 47th minute, assisted by De Bruyne's precise pass. Marmoush extended City's lead in the 59th minute, and O’Reilly added another in the 66th minute, sealing the victory for the home side.

Despite Palace's strong start, City's resilience and De Bruyne's exceptional performance turned the game around. The win moves City up the table, while Crystal Palace will need to regroup after surrendering their early lead.