⚽ Kevin De Bruyne Leads Manchester City’s Epic Comeback Over Crystal Palace.

On an emotional day at the Etihad, Kevin De Bruyne delivered a vintage performance to guide Manchester City to a stunning 5-2 comeback victory over Crystal Palace, reigniting their Champions League hopes.

In his first home appearance since announcing that he will leave Manchester at the end of the season, De Bruyne turned back the clock with a goal and two assists in a match that saw City claw back from a 2-0 deficit within the first 20 minutes.

Palace, unbeaten in their last seven, struck early through Eberechi Eze, who calmly slotted home Ismaila Sarr’s pass. Just minutes later, Chris Richards punished City’s shaky defense with a header from a corner. Eze nearly made it three, but his goal was ruled out for offside.

Then came the turning point. De Bruyne fired in a brilliant free-kick off the post and soon assisted Omar Marmoush for the equalizer. The momentum swung entirely in City’s favor after the break. De Bruyne set up Mateo Kovacic to complete the turnaround just two minutes into the second half.

City’s goalkeeper Ederson provided his fourth assist of the season for James McAtee to make it 4-2, before Nico O’Reilly sealed the win with a powerful strike.

The win moves Pep Guardiola’s side back into the Premier League’s top four, a crucial spot this season as five teams will qualify for the Champions League due to England’s strong European performance.

Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest’s Champions League dream suffered a blow after a 94th-minute winner from Abdoulaye Doucouré gave Everton a 1-0 win at the City Ground. Forest, still in third place, are now looking nervously over their shoulders after two consecutive defeats.

— IVP Football