Cherki and Haaland lead Manchester City to dominant 4-1 win over Crystal Palace

Manchester City produced a commanding display at Selhurst Park to beat Crystal Palace 4-1 and maintain their flawless start under Enzo Maresca. Rayan Cherki took center stage after the interval with a quickfire double, while Erling Haaland also scored twice as the visitors cruised to a second consecutive Premier League victory.

• Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace 4-1 with Cherki and Haaland each scoring twice.
• Enzo Maresca has won his first two Premier League matches in charge.
• Haaland opened the scoring with a looping header after 17 minutes.
• Cherki delivered a sensational second-half brace in the space of five minutes.
• Palace pulled one back through an own goal by Donnarumma following Yeremy Pino's free-kick.

Haaland's first league goal sets City on their way at Selhurst Park

The Norwegian striker needed only 17 minutes to score his first league goal of the campaign. He rose to meet a cross and directed a looping header over Dean Henderson, who could do nothing to keep it out. The goal underlined a first half in which City looked dangerous, though Phil Foden wasted three clear chances to stretch the lead before the break.

Crystal Palace also threatened the goal defended by Gianluigi Donnarumma, but the home side went into half-time trailing by a single goal. The game changed entirely in the opening minutes of the second half.

Cherki ignites the second half with two goals in five minutes

The French winger broke the game open shortly after the restart. He danced through the Palace back line before slotting the ball past Henderson to double City's lead. Moments later, Cherki struck again with a composed finish that put the result beyond doubt and sent the away end into raptures.

Despite his match-winning performance, Cherki was remarkably self-critical in his post-match interview with Sky Sports: "I played so bad," he said. A harsh assessment of a display that all but secured the three points for his team.

Pino gives Palace brief hope before Haaland seals the win

Palace did manage to pull a goal back in unexpected fashion. Yeremy Pino's thunderous free-kick rattled the woodwork and bounced into the net off Gianluigi Donnarumma, briefly giving the home side a route back into the contest. The response, however, did not last.

With five minutes remaining, Haaland put the finishing touch on a dominant evening by blasting the ball into the roof of the net after being set up by Phil Foden. The England international turned in a vastly improved second half with two assists to his name.

Haaland backs Foden after his two-assist second half

We have to keep on playing together, find out where we are best and how to play. We have so many good players and we have to fit everyone in. He has to keep going because we know how good Phil is, it's about showing it week in week out. This is the right step forward for everyone.

The Norwegian offered public support for his teammate after a difficult first half gave way to a decisive second-half display. Foden provided the assists for both of City's late goals and looked back to the form that makes him such a crucial part of this team.

Maresca's City send a message with two wins from two

The Italian manager has made a perfect start to life in the City dugout. After a nervy opening win against Bournemouth at the Etihad, his side turned a potentially tricky Friday night in south London into a comfortable stroll. The attacking fluency and depth on display suggest City will be a force to reckon with this season.

With two wins in the bag and a squad full of match-winners, Maresca's project is already gathering momentum. The challenge now is to maintain this level as the Premier League calendar picks up pace.

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