Sat Dec 07 18:49:25 UTC 2024: ## City’s Lewis Scores, Sees Red in 2-2 Draw at Palace
**London, England** – Manchester City battled to a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday, a result that extended their winless away streak to six games. Rico Lewis scored his first goal of the season for City, but a late red card overshadowed the performance.
Erling Haaland also found the net, bringing his Premier League tally to 13, matching Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah for the league lead. However, Palace, buoyed by goals from Daniel Muñoz and Maxence Lacroix, proved a tough opponent. Muñoz’s early goal caught City off guard, capitalizing on a defensive lapse. Haaland equalized before halftime with a powerful header.
Lacroix put Palace back in front in the second half, but Lewis’s impressive strike leveled the score once more. His celebrations were short-lived, however, as a late challenge resulted in a second yellow card and a sending-off, leaving City to defend with ten men for the final minutes.
Manager Pep Guardiola expressed frustration with the refereeing decision, and admitted his team’s struggles, stating, “It’s a season to suffer. We’ll see what happens in the last months.” He acknowledged Palace’s strong performance but emphasized the need for improved consistency from City, who remain fourth in the table. The draw leaves Palace four points above the relegation zone.
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