Manchester City’s Rico Lewis scored his first Premier League goal in the recent match against Crystal Palace, but the 2-2 draw left the team feeling “very disappointed,” as Lewis himself admitted. The team went 2-0 up after Lewis’ goal in the 54th minute, but they were pegged back in the second half, culminating in a penalty in the fifth minute of stoppage time that saw Palace equalize.
In an interview with City’s official website, Lewis expressed the team’s disappointment, saying they had controlled the game and scored two goals, but ultimately did not get the result they wanted. Despite the personal milestone of scoring his first Premier League goal, Lewis said he couldn’t fully enjoy it due to the disappointing result.
The draw marked the fifth time in six Premier League games that City, who are currently fourth in the table, have dropped points. The team is now gearing up to participate in the Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia, with their next match against Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds in the semifinals.
Meanwhile, Joel Ward’s first-half injury added to an already lengthy injury list for Crystal Palace. The team had to make a substitution, bringing on 18-year-old midfielder David Ozoh, who became Palace’s youngest ever Premier League player in January. Ozoh expressed his joy at being trusted by manager Roy Hodgson and emphasized his commitment to delivering his best every time he steps onto the pitch.
Overall, Crystal Palace is currently 15th in the league, sitting eight points clear of the relegation zone. Despite the setback against City, the team is aiming to continue performing well and picking up points in their upcoming games.
The draw against Crystal Palace has left Manchester City disappointed after failing to secure a win they were cruising to. The 2-2 result against Crystal Palace brought disappointment to the team, as they dominated possession and were 2-0 ahead before relinquishing their lead. Jean-Philippe Mateta and Michael Olise turned the game around in the second half, denying City a potential victory.
Rico Lewis, who scored his first Premier League goal during the match, expressed the team’s frustration in controlling the game without securing the desired result. As the team gears up for the Club World Cup, Lewis is focused on proving themselves and bouncing back with victories in the future games.
Moreover, Crystal Palace suffered an injury setback earlier in the game when skipper Joel Ward had to be substituted due to a hamstring injury. Despite this, the team introduced David Ozoh, who made history by becoming Palace’s youngest ever Premier League player in January. Ozoh expressed his delight at being trusted by manager Roy Hodgson and is determined to continue delivering his best for the team.
Despite the disappointment of the draw, Manchester City is keen to move past the result and prepare for their upcoming fixtures, including the Club World Cup. On the other hand, Crystal Palace is determined to overcome their injury woes and continue their battle to secure their spot in the Premier League.