Cherki and Haaland star as Man City thrash Crystal Palace on

0:06Welcome to the Sky Sport Premier League podcast. Game week two of the new season started at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace took on Manchester City. Here's how the game finished.

0:25so a classy start in attack under Enzo Maresca and this new Manchester City no problem scoring goals tonight and another fine display from Ryan Cherky two assists last time out two goals tonight for the young Frenchman but also two goals for Erling Haaland who continues his fantastic form on this ground after failing to find the nets last time out Donnarumma an own goal so he still awaits his first clinch in the campaign as Crystal Palace well beaten tonight by Manchester City laying down their early marker but for Crystal Palace plenty of worries really under their new manager already lacking players the squad not fully fit and well beaten this evening by Manchester City who are trying to get there start of the season on a roll and it's a pretty good sign so far now Sel has parked tonight Manchester City showing their qualities with a final score of Crystal Palace 1 Manchester City 4 thank you Seb thank you Alan well I think he said Jamie there pretty good signs probably go maybe even a little bit more than that they they look like they had a real control city in that second half didn't they they did certainly after you know Rayan Cherky painted a masterpiece an incredible goal and then they started to play got real a hold on it they brought on substitutions and uh but Cherky was it felt like the difference because those two goals come at such an important time and he just had an amazing effect on the game and it was absolutely wonderful to see him we mentioned before the game about he is a genius the things he can do with a football are just absolutely incredible and obviously harlan getting a couple of goals as well but it felt like they had more control today than they did against bournemouth and that was a really good performance the young players coming on the first chance for the man city fans to see bull adi and i'm sure they really liked him as well.

2:35I mean, you can hear the City fans just a few moments ago, Chances, City are back. City are back. It's not a night where you judge Crystal Palace, really, is it? No, you can't judge Palace on this. They're miles ahead of Palace at the moment. Where Palace want to be, it's difficult to get to that Man City level. City want to be challenged at the other end, and Palace, you know, they're going to be fighting this season. But I thought they were quality City, Man City. And Jamie alluded to it at the start. that's why I would pay money to come in and watch Turkey, I want to be entertained his goals were fantastic, sheer class I thought the second half he ran the show really positive performance from Man City this evening it was a phenomenal goal wasn't it, the dribble I mean we will watch it and we're going to hear from him shortly and then for the next half hour, 45 minutes we'll just watch it over and over and over again only some players can do things like that as he's moving the ball, he's got it on his left foot, then he's got his right foot, and once he gets into the box, you're so scared to touch him, he's going to give away a penalty.

3:40It was absolute genius. We mentioned it before the game, and that's what he brings, and when you think about the current climate with how much players are costing, at 34, 35 million pounds, whatever he was, it's an absolute bargain, you know, and he gives you such a different dimension when you play because he gives you that X factor, doesn't he? You know, he does things differently. Yeah, it'll be, if people are going for over 100 million he's definitely worth that now with the ability that he's got he wins you games Chappers single-handedly wins you games I thought in the second half he took the game by the scruff of the net Adam Morton applauding the Crystal Palace fans as he goes off but both of Manchester City's goalscorers are with Johnny Phillips Erling, you started and finished the night with your goals was that a step up in performance from last week?

4:26Yeah, I think in the start of the season and barely pre-season of anyone. Ryan was for five weeks ago. He was playing in the World Cup. So, yeah, step up, I think, game by game. And we'll be back. You just need a few games, you know. It seems as if the players were really enjoying it tonight. What did you like about that performance? I think we played well. And, yeah, I mean, it's a new manager and all of that. But we've been playing together, most of us, of course, a few new players and that. but we know what to do and we have to trust the system and trust Enzo what he wants us to do. Yeah, Ryan, if Enzo wants you to do that, then you've certainly delivered.

5:07Tell me what was good about your performance today. My performance is so-so because in Frosthalp,

5:18we didn't find the space and I play s***. When I see Enzo won't change me, I don't like that. And I need to show them I won't play, I won't score, I won't give assist for Erling. Because today I didn't give a lot of ball for him. And the next time I want to give him a lot of ball. Well, apologies if anyone was offended by a word or two there. But Ryan, can you just tell me about the goal you scored? The first goal you scored, really quick feet in a closed space. Was that one of your best? I don't know. So when Erling don't give the ball, I give and after it's my instinct, you know. And I'm very happy for the win today.

6:00See you the next week. Just say what you actually mean. You scored two top goals. No, no, no, no. That is nothing. I won't give the ball for him. You can interview him. You can interview him, Erling. Maybe you get better answers. Tell us about Phil Foden today, Erling. He started two games in a row now in the league and he set you up brilliantly for your last goal. Yeah, I think, as I said, we have to keep on playing together and we have to find out where we are best and how to play. We have so many good players, so we have to fit everyone in. Phil has to work harder than everyone else. We have to keep going because we know how good Phil is.

6:39It's about showing it week in, week out. This is the right step in the right direction for everyone. I think Elliot as well was incredible. And yeah, we have to build on this. Ryan, does it feel like a new beginning as well? I know it's obvious to say that in some respects because Pep has left and it's the end of the era. But does it feel like there are players already here stepping up and with different roles? Yeah, of course, with Pep we have a big, big story. Now we start another story and we need to prove all week and we are here for that. Well, they were two great performances. But Ryan, you are the player of the match.

7:16Erling, will you please give it him? It's the first time he gave me assist and the last time. Well deserved. Next time, give me one assist. Well done, lads. They are in very, very good spirits. Although for Ryan Chierke to describe his performance as so... I'm not going to say anything else, Clinton. So-so is all I was going to say. So-so. I think he's being slightly harsh on himself. They're heading to the dressing room. Let's show you what else you've got on this second weekend of the Premier League. Tomorrow, as Saturday Night Football, you've got Spurs against Newcastle. Three games before that.

7:58And then on Sunday, what a Sunday, Chelsea, Brighton, Leeds, Brentford, Sunderland at home to Fulham. Manchester United face another promoted side in Ipswich. and then Monday night football is Aston Villa against Arsenal. So still another six of the weekend games for you to watch here on Sky Sports.

8:25Hi, it's Hannah Wilkes from the Sunday Supplement podcast. Every week I'll be joined by some of the UK's top sports journalists to go beyond the headlines and unpick the big stories. Catch us every Sunday live on Sky Sports News between 9 and 11am with the podcast dropping as soon as we come off air. So if you don't already, give Sunday Supplement a follow wherever you listen to your podcasts and I'll see you on Sunday mornings. Welcome back to the Sky Sports Premier League podcast. It's time to get more analysis of today's match and head back to the studio. Semenya. Benzied it looking for Haaland.

9:07his first of many i'm sure for this season erling hard and loves scoring at selhurst park foden by shirky oh it's brilliant from jerky again

9:29Cherki in space again given the room talent in his toes do not give Ryan Cherki that sort of space Foden Foden forcing his way through Haaland two goals for Haaland four for City

9:574 for City, they've won here at Selhurst Park by four goals, so I'm delighted to say Elliot Anderson is with us we were saying when we went into the break it felt like you really controlled that it's all very well for us to say that did it feel like when you were in the middle of it you were controlling it? Yeah, I enjoyed it today I think I felt more at home today I've had a few more sessions it's my third game now and I feel like I'm getting better but there's more to come what does it take then for you to sort of feel at home I don't know just touches of the ball I think fitness, getting my relationships with the players knowing them better and I feel like they're starting to build did you have butterflies last week for the first league game yeah of course nervous, I'm always nervous when I go on the pitch but my first outing at the Etihad was pretty special and yeah, two wins from two now so I'm happy and what's been said in the dressing room after that No, just really happy in possession and out of possession.

10:52Everyone gave their all and we were pretty aggressive and the game plan went just as we wanted. All right, can we show you Cherki's goal? Yeah. And you can talk us through it from your point of view as a fellow professional in this city side when you see him do something like this. Yeah, I'm just sat back just watching, trying to get up with play. But no, I see this every day since I've joined. And him, Phil, yeah, they've got such talent and it's no surprise, to be honest. In a minute, at the end of this, we'll show a similar goal that you scored against Arsenal last season for City. So what's interesting from your point of view, having played against him and some of these other City players, when you're now with them day in, day out, do they surprise you?

11:39Are they different to what you played against? Yeah, I think so. So much talent and I've been saying to my family, I'm so happy to be playing with him instead of against him and him dribbling past me like that. But no, yeah, the talent they have is scary. Jamie? You've been everything you've expected since you've come to City. Obviously, you work with a lot of managers. Mareska's come in and what he wants from you every day. You enjoying it? Yeah, I'm loving it. It's a little bit different to what I've been used to. So I'm just trying to grasp those little differences and try and settle in well.

12:10You know what it is, Jay? It's refreshing to see him. You're such a top player. and it's refreshing to say your first game when you came to the A-Yad, you were so nervous. You deserve to be out there. You've been brilliant, mate. Yeah. I think it's usual though, isn't it? Yeah. Joining a new club. Yeah, just going out there and trying to, obviously it's a big price tag, which everyone seems to be going on about, but I'm just trying to play my football and do as best I can. There's a lot of young players coming through now. Obviously, Boadisai, Makedu comes on today, Brownfoy. You've got a lot of good young players and the manager wants to give young players an opportunity and it feels that the nucleus is ready to build for the future.

12:47It said like City are back. Does it feel like this, obviously for you with a new manager as well, there's good times ahead? Yeah, 100%. I think you were saying, obviously, Anir has came to an end at City and a new one's starting and they've all got to start somewhere. I think the last game, it was an average age of 25 or something. So it's a really young squad and yeah, it's really promising. Has your role changed much since when you was playing at Northland Forest and now when you come to Man City, do you feel like it's changed much? Yeah, a little bit. I think I've got to be a little bit more structured.

13:18That's what I'm sort of learning, to stay in my position. And at Forest, I was doing a little bit more. But no, look, yeah, it is what it is, just trying to learn on the job. Elliot, thank you very much for joining us. Congratulations. Thank you. Thank you. Cheers. Let's look at it again, shall we? Because one of the biggest bugbears of football fans is any professional footballer. How can you not play with both feet? That's what we fancy. He can. But this is what we love about it, because there is that balance and poise. And as I'm watching it, the first thing that comes to my mind is there aren't many Premier League players that I've seen that can do this in such close proximity and keep the ball under control and then still have the audacity to somehow right foot, then he shifts it to his left and just get it into the corner.

14:07I think Eden Hazard possibly could have done that. He was that kind of player. You know, look at that impotence, low centre of gravity. It's still the strength to hold off Richards and somehow smuggle that ball away into the corner. Even, you know, King Clancy, to be Man City fans from a previous generation, remember him. He could do that. He could get past people in a telephone box. And this is very similar. And I actually, I think I prefer tonight, but this is just wonderful. Close control, Clinton, isn't it? Yeah, he manipulates the ball ever so well. Look at his fantastic close control. And he always is always in control of the ball trappers and Jamie.

14:42That's the biggest thing. And I think what you alluded to, Jamie, is there's contact from Richard, but he's still got the whereabouts to poke it in. And you know what else I like? The celebration. This is my place. It's my time. It's my football pitch. I'm going to show everyone my opinion. You can't know about it, wouldn't you? Yeah, yeah. There is that idea of being a bit of posturing, isn't there? Yeah, but he is a beautiful player. You know, we both mentioned before that we were talking about him and where he fits in because Mareska likes structure. He likes his players. Listen to Elliot Anderson.

15:08I've got to learn to stay in my position. but with someone like Cherki, you have to accept his freedom and he's a kind of maverick kind of talent. You've got to let him do his thing. You know, and he said in first half, he wasn't very good and he probably felt a little bit of pressure and in second half, he just completely changed the game with that moment of genius. Do you think he's the kind of player then that could make Mareska change part of his philosophy? Because when you talk about Kim Cladsey, it does feel like a different era because structure is such a big thing of modern-day football and modern-day coaching.

15:43Do you think he is – I don't want to go overboard after the second game of the season, but is he the kind of player that could take us back to that age? Yeah, I think so, and that's what we want to see, that kind of talent. If there was one – I wouldn't say it was necessarily criticism in his time at Chelsea. It was getting Cole Palmer on the ball enough. Now, I know there was obviously some injuries, but finding him in the right positions. And with players like Cherokee, you have to give them freedom. You can't say to them, you know, go and stand on the wing and when we get the ball, you can come alive.

16:16And there will be games, but I'm sure, if they do sign Enzo Fernandes, we will see Bouadi, Elliot Anderson and Enzo Fernandes in midfield. And he might go a little bit more belt and braces. But there are times, like tonight, when the game was getting a little bit tight, it goes to 2-1. That's when you need players like him. Someone that's going to just create. and especially if you ask Harland or as a striker he finds you with those passes doesn't he? 100%. There's a saying Chappers let the players play let the runners run. He's a player don't change his game because if you change his game you're not going to get the same player.

16:48He enjoys being one of the star men and making things happen. The way not many can do that you know the way he's moving the ball you've got a lot of Palace players in and around him and it's not the first time he's done that he's done that all of last season towards the back end and he started the season on fire this season he's been outstanding and you can see he believes in himself His interview, as we heard him say, wasn't very good. Yeah, well done. In the nicest possible way. It wasn't very good in the first half. Second half, he turned it on. And he's saying, I'm always looking for my mate, Harlem.

17:14But he's got that ability. He's a fantastic player. And his second and City's third, he took a deflection. But again, it's still, he's getting in those positions. You can see he gets in a nice little bit of space here behind Adam Wharton. And as soon as the ball comes to him, he's so quick to get it on the half turn. So he knows straight away, he knows where the position is. He knows where the pressure is going to come from in behind. He wants the ball to go there because he knows as soon as it comes to him, I'm now free. And you can see he changes his body shape, receives it on the half turn, gets his shot away.

17:43Yeah, it takes a big deflection, I think, off Richards. But, you know what, he's still left foot, right foot. It doesn't matter with this guy. It's so easy for him to do. Yeah, he makes the game look easy. As you say, he knows where he needs to be. He stays, it looks like nine times out of ten, he's just standing still. And maybe he is doing that. but the defenders don't know whether to come in. They don't know if a midfielder should come and drop. And he's always thinking, and you can see him, he's saying to Guardiola, you get the ball and you bounce it straight to me. And in that position, if you see the back of his shirt, you've got a chance.

18:16As soon as he's turned and he's running at you as a defender, it's all over. Somebody said to me when we were talking about Messi during the World Cup, standing still is one of the hardest things to do in football. Stand still and the ball sometimes just comes to you. It's a fact, you know, especially with great players because everyone else is running around, they're chasing it. I've got to be in my position. That's how they see the game. Whereas people like Cherki, and you mentioned Messi, and they have that bit of genius about him. They see the game differently. And I think that he is that type of player.

18:42You know, I think it's a joy to watch him. You know, the way that he moves, the way that he gets into position to receive it on the half turn, always has a picture where the pressure's coming from. Just thought he was wonderful tonight. And we can see that from all of his best bits here as well, and how he dictated play and how he was in the thick of it. He was on a booking as well for quite a lot of this game early on in that first half. But all good stuff. And that was the booking that he got for pulling Wartom back. But everything went through him. Yeah, everything should go through him. And he probably was disappointed not to start last weekend.

19:15So he's saying to the manager, Enzo Mareska, you've got to start me all the time. He just looks like he's one of them that enjoys playing football. And we said it earlier, you pay money to watch these kind of players. And these are the players we want to see doing their stuff in the Premier League. He believes himself. He believes in all the hype in him, and he delivers. And look what he's saying to him. Be careful. I can't afford for you to get a second yellow card. He's like, relax, gaffer. I know what I'm doing. I'll keep matured. I'll do that. I'll do that. My advice, I'm just saying, I personally feel, because he is so good at dribbling in tight areas, he should do it more.

19:53Because as soon as he arrives in the box, defenders are so scared to touch him. He can go off left or right foot. Like some players you know automatically want to go on their right side when you play against them. With him, you'd have no clue how to stop him because when he went past Gabriel, he drops his shoulder, comes inside. There he goes to his right side. It's so easy for him. The ball is almost like on a bit of string with him. And as we look at Erling Haaland's goals and his first goal came from across from Semenya, but you wonder whether you could have a partnership blossoming, couldn't you?

20:23Yeah, you could have a partnership. And you know what? It's a good partnership because you know what? I looked a lot when Semenyo first came in last season. He was very, he went to get his head down, get his shots away. Now he's delivering and he knows what Haaland's movement like. Look at this. It's a little sharp movement. For once then, he loses Richards. You've got no chance of stopping Haaland when a ball's like that. Great delivery from Semenyo. And it's an outstanding header. He's not missing from there. Not Erling Haaland, that's for sure. Beautiful, isn't it? What a header. He was a striker, but the way that he just loops it, he knows exactly what he's doing there, doesn't he?

20:53Yeah, fantastic. I weren't as good as him in the air, Jay, but yeah. I would have took that goal every day of the week. As a striker, you know you do find yourself in that position. Yeah, and the movement that he gets. And this is brilliant from Phil Foden. He's missed a couple of chances, but that's where we want to see Phil Foden. And that's where he wants to be, in that kind of number 10 position. But once he gets into that position, Phil Foden, the movement again from Erling Haaland. It makes me laugh when people say he hasn't had enough touches. He doesn't have to have loads of touches. The two touches he had, the most important, find the back of the net.

21:23Great finish. Everyone thought he'd lost his strength when he cut his hair last week. But City fans will be delighted. It's all right. It wasn't the haircut that made the difference. It took years off him as well. Look how young he looks now. To be fair, he looked young before as well. I mean, he made a little younger with his head like that. A baby-faced assassin. The other thing there, with Foden's assist, Foden will be fired up by what Cherky's doing as well. Absolutely. And that's competition for places. You know, it really was. And I thought today, Brouadio, that was a cameo. And I don't get me wrong, the game was won.

21:52But he's still, you can see the class. He played one through ball that was just side through the defence. So many good qualities in there. And this is what City want. And they're also a young, hungry side. You know, and people have been, at the start of the year, people question, how's the manager going to do? Is he going to last past Christmas? All these kind of crazy theories start coming out. Last week, they weren't great. Don't get me wrong. And they played against the Palace side. And I think it was a good timing to play against them. But still, a lot of the attacking stuff they did today was exceptional.

22:19Good win for Manchester City then. two wins out of two four one win here at Selhurst Park we will hear from both managers Enzo Maresca and Piersage when we come back

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23:51Beth England, Crystal Palace's new signing here this evening at Selhurst Park. And it all gets underway next weekend. Starting with London City against Manchester United. So this time next Friday, that will be done and dusted. You'll be able to watch that on Sky Sports Football. and there's so many games across that opening weekend. Brighton Arsenal, Spurs West Ham, Charlton Liverpool, Palace Everton and then Manchester City against Birmingham.