Phil Fodens sublime backheel set up Antoine Semenyo to score the opener for Manchester City against Crystal Palace.Man City are continuing to chase down Arsenal in the Premier League title race and it was a nervy opening by the hosts with little chances, but a wonderful piece of skill needed to unlock the Eagles defence.Picking up a pass from Matheus Nunes with his back to goal on the edge of the box, Foden spotted the run of Semenyo before threading the ball through with his backheel past three Palace defenders before the winger slotted past Dean Henderson.It was the England playmakers first start since March and the 25-year-old has already done his best to ensure he keeps hold of the shirt ahead of Citys final two games after this.After a disappointing season, the midfielder is facing questions over his place in Englands World Cup squad this summer, which will be announced on Friday, May 22.Fodens last City start in the Premier League came against Nottingham Forest in early March, which was also the last time Semenyo had scored in the top flight prior to his 32nd-minute finish, ending a seven-game drought.Foden grabbed another assist moments later went he delightfully brought down the ball into the path of Omar Marmous, who turned and found the net to put the hosts in control as they continue to keep the pressure on Arsenal at the summit.You can follow all the action LIVE with 101GreatGoals.Table of ContentsWhere to watch Manchester City vs Crystal Palace: TV channel, online streamThe stats for Manchester City vs Crystal PalaceWhere to watch Manchester City vs Crystal Palace: TV channel, online streamThe match will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports.Kick-off is scheduled for 8:00pm BST on Wednesday at the Etihad Stadium.The stats for Manchester City vs Crystal PalaceManchester City are unbeaten in their last 16 Premier League home matchesCity have scored 2+ goals in 14 of their last 16 league games at the EtihadCrystal Palace have scored at least twice in six of their last seven away league games against CityErling Haaland has scored eight Premier League goals against PalacePalace have lost six of their last nine Premier League away matches Topics Crystal Palace F.C. Manchester City F.C. Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Manchester City 3-0 Crystal Palace Foden stars as City keep title chase alive Tom Rostance 13th May, 2026 LIVE Manchester City v Crystal Palace: Commentary, updates, goals and stats as Arsenal watch on Jon Fisher 13th May, 2026 Manchester City v Crystal Palace: Haaland on bench for crunch game in Premier League title race Tom Rostance 13th May, 2026 Manchester City v Crystal Palace: Line-ups, stats and preview Mitch Fretton 13th May, 2026 Premier League permutations: Arsenals path to a first title in 22 years Mitch Fretton 11th May, 2026 Beto frustrated after Everton held at Crystal Palace: You can say it was a missed opportunity Jon Fisher 10th May, 2026
