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Crystal Palace's Michael Olise celebrates scoring his sides second goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester, December 16, 2023
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Manchester City 2-2 Crystal Palace
by James Nalton
AN INJURY-TIME penalty from Michael Olise gave Crystal Palace a hard-earned point against Manchester City on Saturday.
It was a moment for Phil Foden to forget. He lost the ball in midfield before fouling Jean-Philippe Mateta to give away the penalty that allowed Palace to equalise.
Olise cooly dispatched the spot-kick, sending City goalkeeper Ederson the wrong way.
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