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Luton match abandoned after player collapse, Man City squander lead

Crystal Palace's French midfielder #07 Michael Olise (right) celebrates scoring the team's second goal from the penalty spot during their English Premier League match against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on December 16, 2023.
 

Photo credit: Paul Ellis | AFP

What you need to know:

  • Pep Guardiola's champions dominated their match at the Etihad but two late goals from Roy Hodgson's men, including a stoppage-time penalty, could have a major impact on the title race.
  • Crystal Palace have been something of a bogey team for Guardiola since he arrived in England in 2016 -- they are one of only three teams to have won at the Etihad more than once, along with Manchester United and Chelsea.

London, United Kingdom

Manchester City threw away a 2-0 lead at home against Crystal Palace on Saturday as the Bournemouth v Luton game was abandoned after defender Tom Lockyer collapsed on the pitch.