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Man City Keep Title Hopes Alive With Palace Rout

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Manchester City revived their Premier League title challenge with a commanding 3-0 win over Crystal Palace. Phil Foden orchestrated the victory, providing two first-half assists to put the hosts in control. The result keeps alive their slim hopes of catching leaders Arsenal, who maintain a two-point advantage with two matches remaining.

City's performance suggested they believe an unprecedented comeback is possible, despite no team ever overturning a five-point deficit this late. Foden's flicked pass set up Antoine Semenyo's opener, and his clever touch released Omar Marmoush for the second. Rayan Cherki added a late third. Both managers rotated heavily with major finals approaching.

Oliver Glasner admitted Palace failed to execute their game plan, citing slow possession and easy turnovers. For City, the win extends Pep Guardiola's remarkable streak of never going two seasons without a league title. With Arsenal facing Burnley and Palace in their final games, City's destiny is out of their hands but mathematically alive. Guardiola's fist pumps reflected a refusal to concede the chase.