Kevin De Bruyne helped Manchester City roared back from two goals down to beat Crystal Palace 5-2 in a dramatic encounter at Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
Crystal Palace led 2-0 after 21 minutes through goals from Eberechi Eze and Chris Richards.
De Bruyne reduced the deficit for the hosts from a free kick in the 33rd minute.
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He also set up Egypt international Omar Marmoush for the equaliser three minutes later.
Mateo Kovacic, James McAtee and Nico O’Reilly all scored for Manchester City in the second half.
Pep Guardiola’s side provisionally climbed to fourth in the table, two points ahead of fifth-placed Chelsea who have played a game less.
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City had dropped out of the top five after Newcastle’s win at Leicester on Monday, but this much-needed victory lifted them into fourth place.
Chelsea will go back above them if they beat struggling Ipswich on Sunday, while sixth-placed Newcastle are only two points behind and have two games in hand.
Meanwhile, UEFA Champions League giants slayers, Arsenal couldn’t maintain the good form as Brentford scored a late goal at Emirates stadium on Saturday to grab a point.
Mikel Arteta’s side remain second on the English Premier League’s table as Liverpool confidentiality sit on top with 73 points.
Manchester United will be facing another challenge on Sunday as coach Ruben Amorim visit Newcastle.
