English Premier League: Crystal Palace stun Chelsea, Manchester City go atop

15 October,2017 09:11 AM IST |  London  |  Agencies

Manchester City moved two points clear at the top of the Premier League with another thumping victory but Crystal Palace claimed the win of the day by upsetting Chelsea on Saturday


Manchester City moved two points clear at the top of the Premier League with another thumping victory but Crystal Palace claimed the win of the day by upsetting Chelsea on Saturday. Palace had managed neither a point nor a goal in their opening seven matches but the return of Wilfried Zaha from injury inspired them to a 2-1 victory over the reigning champions.


Bernardo Silva celebrates scoring Man City's seventh goal. Pic/AFP

Manchester City took their goalscoring exploits a step further, defeating Stoke 7-2 at the Etihad Stadium. They were 3-0 up in 27 minutes. Klopp slams Utd's tactics Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said he could never get away with the cautious tactics used by Manchester United counterpart Jose Mourinho in Saturday's 0-0 Premier League draw at Anfield. "Manchester United came here for a point and got it. For sure you could not play this way at Liverpool but it's OK for Manchester United," Klopp said.

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