Under Glasner, Palace are well-drilled and settled. Haaland’s goal, a towering header from Matheus Nunes’ right-wing cross, was only City’s second shot on target and came at a time when neither side looked particularly likely to open the scoring.

Following Manchester City’s statement 1-2 victory at the Bernabeu on Wednesday night, the Blues return to Premier League action with a trip to South London against Crystal Palace. City’s win

Erling Haaland and Phil Foden raised their game as Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 3-0 despite producing an underwhelming performance in south London. The Eagles hit the woodwork in either half, but Haaland gave Pep Guardiola's side the lead late in the first with a towering header before Foden slammed the ball into the net with his favoured left foot to put the game out of Palace's sight.