Crystal Palace secured a dramatic 2-2 draw against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, as Michael Olise’s 95th-minute penalty leveled the score, halting City’s home victory streak.
City, aiming for their first home league win since November 4, appeared comfortable after Rico Lewis and Jack Grealish goals put them in a commanding position. However, Jean-Philippe Mateta’s goal and Olise’s late penalty dashed City’s hopes of victory.
This draw marked City’s third consecutive home stalemate, hindering their title aspirations. Despite a strong lead, City’s vulnerability in closing games has cost them crucial points in recent fixtures.
Palace, known for upsetting City previously, capitalized on City’s lapses to snatch an unexpected point.
Guardiola’s side, heading to the Club World Cup, faces an uphill task with a 12-point gap looming at the top by their next league encounter against Everton on December 27.
The result has left City supporters bewildered, questioning the team’s uncharacteristic slump at home, following their exceptional winning streak.
