On an afternoon that began with shock as Palace stunned the hosts early, racing into a 2-0 lead through Eberechi Eze and Chris Richards. Eze nearly added a third, only to be denied by the Premier League\u2019s first use of semi-automated VAR, ruling him offside.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
But in his first home appearance since announcing his summer departure, De Bruyne turned the tide. The Belgian talisman kickstarted City\u2019s revival with a sublime 33rd-minute free-kick and played a key role in Omar Marmoush\u2019s equaliser just three minutes later.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
City came out flying after the break, taking the lead within two minutes. De Bruyne again pulled the strings, combining with youngster Nico O\u2019Reilly to set up Mateo Kovacic for a driven finish from the edge of the area.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
After today\u2019s exploits the De Bruyne has now been involved in 14 goals against the Eagles (5 goals, 9 assists).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Moments later, it was 4-2. James McAtee, making his first Premier League start, latched onto a stunning 80-yard assist from Ederson, rounded goalkeeper Dean Henderson, and coolly slotted home. A VAR check confirmed the goal, capping a magical moment for the academy graduate.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
City weren\u2019t done yet. O\u2019Reilly grabbed his first Premier League goal late on, turning in a Marmoush cross to seal the comeback and crown a rampant second-half display.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Palace, who had looked so sharp in the opening half-hour, were left shell-shocked as City\u2019s quality and energy overwhelmed them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
City weren\u2019t done yet. O\u2019Reilly grabbed his first Premier League goal late on, turning in a Marmoush cross to seal the comeback and crown a rampant second-half display.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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