It is a measure of Manchester City’s divine attacking rhythm of the last few months that a goalless draw away from home against Crystal Palace will be hailed as a minor triumph for the Premier League title race, such as it is.
Above all, this was a fine afternoon for Palace and for Roy Hodgson, whose team produced a performance of real energy and ambition, more than playing their part in a thrilling afternoon. Palace even managed to miss a penalty, Ederson saving Luka Milivojevic’s poor kick with two minutes left. Victory would perhaps have been an injustice given the ease with which Wilfried Zaha tumbled like broken reed under Raheem Sterling’s gentle challenge.
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