Kelechi IheanachoNigeria youth international hands 3 points to Manchester City
Kelechi Iheanacho was the hero for Manchester City, grabbing a late winner away at Crystal Palace
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Nigeria youth international Kelechi Iheanacho was the saviour for Manchester City, scoring a late goal against resilient Crystal Palace to hand all the three points to the Citizens. Manuel Pellegrini's men were looking to make it another win to maintain their 100% start to the season but met a very resilient Crystal Palace on the back of their victory over Chelsea at Stanford Bridge.
Raheem Sterling was missing with a slight hamstring injury while new signing Kevin De Bruyne started from the bench.
Palace keeper Alex McCarthy was the first to make a save in the game, denying Samir Nasri, who was set-up by Yaya Toure's inch-perfect lofted free-kick.
Yannick Bolasie missed two decent chances early in the game early opportunities, before City were dealt a big blow.
A challenge from Palace defender, Scott Dann in the 17th minute left Sergio Aguero with an injury which forced him out of the game.
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Kelechi Iheanacho celebrates after scoring the winner (Reuters)
The striker was replaced by De Bruyne who got a talking down from Pellegrinni for wasting time before getting ready to play.
Pellegrini also had a touchline row with Palace manager Alan Pardew.
Pardew overstepped into Pellegrini's technical area to protest a Yaya Toure's rash challenge on James McArthur and the Chilean lost control grabbing his counterpart before a touchline a row ensued.
Both managers were separated by fourth official Roger East but the pair eventually shook hands to end their feud.
Goalless it end at half time.
De Bruyne set up Jesus Navas in the second half but the Spain international could not tap into an empty net after rounding the goalleeper.
Joe Hart was alert to save a Jason Puncheon header in the 70th minute as the game looked like it was heading for a draw.
Iheanacho however grabbed three points for City by scoring a late minute goal.
The 18-year-old was more alert to pounce on a rebound to score the winning goal.
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