Man City drop more points after draw with Crystal Palace

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Manchester City’s John Stones, top right, Crystal Palace’s Maxence Lacroix and goalkeeper Dean Henderson battle for the ball during their English Premier League match at Selhurst Park in London, Dec. 7, 2024. (AP)
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  • It could have been worse for City after Palace led twice

LONDON: Manchester City’s Premier League title defense took another blow after a 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Four-time defending champion City ended a seven-game winless run on Wednesday by beating Nottingham Forest, but dropped more points with the draw at Selhurst Park.
It could have been worse for City after Palace led twice.
Pep Guardiola’s team are fourth in the standings and eight points behind leader Liverpool, which have a game in hand after their derby with Everton was postponed due to a storm.
Aston Villa were fifth after winning against last-placed Southampton 1-0, and Brentford beat Newcastle 4-2.

Topics: english Premier League Man City Pep Guardiola Crystal Palace