Crystal Palace score two goals in 20 minutes against City!

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Crystal Palace took a 0-2 lead at the Etihad. Screenshot/DAZN

Crystal Palace took a two-goal lead at the Etihad, thanks to set-pieces. Goals from Stones - own goal - and Andersen put Pep Guardiola's side on the ropes.

Crystal Palace visited the Etihad Stadium against the giants Manchester City in high spirits after beating Aston Villa.

Patrick Vieira's side took the lead from a set-piece after a cross from a free-kick. Eze delivered from the right flank and the British defender John Stones pushed the ball into his own net. It was the fourth minute.

The surprise came 17 minutes later when defender Andersen extended the Eagles' lead with a header from a corner. The move was somewhat controversial as Edouard had elbowed Cancelo in the play prior to the corner but the referee did not award a foul. Crystal Palace were leading by two goals at the Etihad.

The Sky Blues suffered from the absence of Aymeric Laporte in the set-piece, where the Londoners really smashed Ederson's goal.

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