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Gallery: City down the Eagles in style

David Silva scored his 50th goal for Man City as the Blues romped to victory against Palace.

Five goals from five different scorers as City laid down a marker for the remaining three games of the season with Crystal Palace the recipients of a hammering before the Etihad faithful.

Check out all the best images from the game.

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ALL WRAPPED UP: De Bruyne celebrates scoring City's third of the afternoon with Sane.

ALL WRAPPED UP: De Bruyne celebrates scoring City's third of the afternoon with Sane.
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DENIED: Fernandinho stops Zaha in his path.

DENIED: Fernandinho stops Zaha in his path.
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CROWDED: Gabriel Jesus looks to take on Martin Kelly.

CROWDED: Gabriel Jesus looks to take on Martin Kelly.
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PRESSURE: Gabriel makes life uncomfortable for Wayne Hennessey.

PRESSURE: Gabriel makes life uncomfortable for Wayne Hennessey.
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TURN AND GO: De Bruyne bursts away from Jason Puncheon.

TURN AND GO: De Bruyne bursts away from Jason Puncheon.
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HEAVYWEIGHT CLASH: Kompany competes with Benteke for the ball.

HEAVYWEIGHT CLASH: Kompany competes with Benteke for the ball.
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ICING ON THE CAKE: Otamendi joins in the goal scoring action in the final minute to make it 5-0

ICING ON THE CAKE: Otamendi joins in the goal scoring action in the final minute to make it 5-0
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LOOKING ON: Pep was proud of his players in a convincing performance against Palace

LOOKING ON: Pep was proud of his players in a convincing performance against Palace
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TAKING A BREATHER: Pep grabs a drink in the dugout after a lightning start from his players

TAKING A BREATHER: Pep grabs a drink in the dugout after a lightning start from his players
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PERFECT START: Silva celebrates with his team-mates after breaking the deadlock inside two minutes.

PERFECT START: Silva celebrates with his team-mates after breaking the deadlock inside two minutes.
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MAGIC 50: Silva celebrates reaching the half century mark.

MAGIC 50: Silva celebrates reaching the half century mark.
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ON THE MOVE: Sterling looks to launch an attack.

ON THE MOVE: Sterling looks to launch an attack.
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TOGETHER: City take a big step towards securing a top four place after a convincing win over Crystal Palace.

TOGETHER: City take a big step towards securing a top four place after a convincing win over Crystal Palace.
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DICTATOR: Toure plays a neat ball out wide.

DICTATOR: Toure plays a neat ball out wide.