Manchester City bounced back in the Premier League to win 2-0 at Crystal Palace and cut the gap at the top to five points ahead of Liverpool's match at Manchester United on Sunday.
Pep Guardiola's side scored twice in two first-half minutes after a stellar performance from Wayne Hennessey had kept them at bay for much of the opening period. Gabriel Jesus (39) nodded home before David Silva (41) tucked home through the goalkeeper's legs.
But Crystal Palace gave them some frights after the break, with Christian Benteke smacking the crossbar and Ederson forced into a superb save from a Wilfried Zaha shot with two minutes of normal time to play.
GABRIEL JESUS (via Sky Sports)
"We know when we come to Palace it's always difficult for us.
"I have to improve my football all the time. I have Aguero with me who is a legend for City, the top scorer for the club.
"I am very happy because last season I had a very difficult start. This season is going to be different for me. I work hard but I focus on the goal all the time which is why I score a lot."
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