Picture Special

Fightback in vain as Blues lose to Palace

Manchester City lost 3-2 at home to Crystal Palace, a result that leaves us four points adrift of leaders Liverpool.

City went ahead through Ilkay Gundogan‘s header - but goals from Jeffrey Schlupp and Andros Townsend saw Palace go in ahead at the break.

Luka Milivojević’s penalty made it 3-1, before Kevin De Bruyne‘s goal made for a tense finale.

Here are the best images from the game.

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IN MEMORIAM : A minute's silence was help pre-match to remember all those connected to City who lost their lives in 2018

IN MEMORIAM : A minute's silence was help pre-match to remember all those connected to City who lost their lives in 2018
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ROLLING STONES : John holds off Luka Milivojević

ROLLING STONES : John holds off Luka Milivojević
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PEP TALK : The boss and his staff watch on from the dugout

PEP TALK : The boss and his staff watch on from the dugout
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STERLING EFFORT : Raheem tries his luck from distance

STERLING EFFORT : Raheem tries his luck from distance
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SILKY ILKAY : The German pass master in control of the situation

SILKY ILKAY : The German pass master in control of the situation
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HIGH TENS : The team celebrate Ilkay Gundogan's brilliant header

HIGH TENS : The team celebrate Ilkay Gundogan's brilliant header
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EQUALISER : Jeffrey Schlupp's low strike brings Palace level

EQUALISER : Jeffrey Schlupp's low strike brings Palace level
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MY BALL : The boss tries to find solutions from the sideline

MY BALL : The boss tries to find solutions from the sideline
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SPANNER IN THE WORKS : Townsend's volley puts Palace ahead before the break.

SPANNER IN THE WORKS : Townsend's volley puts Palace ahead before the break.
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PALACE GOAL : Milivojević extends the visitor's lead from the spot.

PALACE GOAL : Milivojević extends the visitor's lead from the spot.
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SILVA : Bernardo tries to get City back into the game

SILVA : Bernardo tries to get City back into the game
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CHANGE OF PLAN : Aguero comes on to bolster the City attack

CHANGE OF PLAN : Aguero comes on to bolster the City attack
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SKIPPER : Today's captain Fabian Delph

SKIPPER : Today's captain Fabian Delph
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MUTED CELEBRATIONS : Kevin De Bruyne halves the deficit

MUTED CELEBRATIONS : Kevin De Bruyne halves the deficit
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SO CLOSE : Leroy Sane's free kick hits the post

SO CLOSE : Leroy Sane's free kick hits the post