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Attendance: 54,119
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Premier League
May 6, 2017 at 12.30pm UK
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5-0
Reaction
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Kevin De Bruyne glad to end Manchester City scoring drought
Kevin De Bruyne insists that his three-month wait for a goal has not been playing on his mind, having ended that drought in front of goal in the win over Crystal Palace.May 6, 20:00
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Pep Guardiola: 'Champions League is in our hands'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes that his side are in control of the top-four race following their 5-0 win over Crystal Palace.May 6, 14:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F15%2Fsam-allardyce.jpg "Sam Allardyce watches on during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Leicester City on April 15, 2017")
Sam Allardyce: 'Crystal Palace deserved Manchester City rout'
Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce admits that his side "deserved" their 5-0 thrashing at the hands of Manchester City.May 6, 14:06
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Vincent Kompany: 'We needed Crystal Palace rout'
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany admits that his side "needed" their 5-0 win over Crystal Palace to drag them out of their disappointing home form this season.May 6, 13:57
The Match
Match Report
Manchester City thrash Crystal Palace 5-0 to climb up to third in the Premier League table.
Live Commentary
Relive Manchester City's 5-0 thrashing of Crystal Palace as Pep Guardiola's side climb up to third in the Premier League table.
Team News
Gabriel Jesus leads the Manchester City attack in the absence of Sergio Aguero as his side host Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Crystal Palace from the Etihad Stadium.
Build-up
Sam Allardyce: 'Crystal Palace can't rely on other results'
Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce says that his side cannot afford to repy on other results as they attempt to remain in the Premier League.May 5, 16:08
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Pep Guardiola: 'Christian Benteke one of world's best finishers'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola heaps praise on Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke ahead of the Premier League fixture between the two teams.May 5, 15:24
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Sergio Aguero, Claudio Bravo ruled out for Manchester City
Claudio Bravo's season is over due to a calf injury sustained recently, while Pep Guardiola is also without top scorer Sergio Aguero for the visit of Crystal Palace.May 5, 14:53
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