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  "id": 4136993,
  "title": "EPL table: Man City go top with 4-1 thrashing of Crystal Palace",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/epl-table-man-city-go-top-with-4-1-thrashing-of-crystal-palace",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T07:38:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/29/epl-table-man-city-go-top-with-4-1-thrashing-of-crystal-palace/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Manchester City have ascended to the top of the Premier League following a commanding 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace on Friday night. The team, led by Enzo Maresca, began their season with a narrow 2-1 win against Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium. However, their performance against Palace in Selhurst Park showcased a more dominant display. Erling Haaland opened the scoring with a remarkable header, followed by Rayan Cherki doubling the lead in the second half. Despite Yeremy Pino's impressive free-kick, which reduced the deficit, Cherki restored City's two-goal advantage with a precise finish. Haaland added two more goals, netting his first of the new season, solidifying Manchester City's position at the summit of the league table.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Haaland and Cherki at the double as Man City thrash Palace",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/haaland-and-cherki-at-the-double-as-man-city-thrash-palace",
        "published": "2026-08-28T18:26:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Doubles for Cherki, Haaland as Man City cruise to 4-1 win over Palace",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/doubles-for-cherki-haaland-as-man-city-cruise-to-4-1-win-over-palace",
        "published": "2026-08-28T21:21:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Maresca salutes 'unbelievable' Cherki after Man City star sinks Palace",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/maresca-salutes-unbelievable-cherki-after-man-city-star-sinks-palace",
        "published": "2026-08-28T21:53:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Bayern ease to another opening day win and Man City cruise against Crystal Palace",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/bayern-ease-to-another-opening-day-win-and-man-city-cruise-against",
        "published": "2026-08-28T21:53:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "title": "Maresca salutes ‘unbelievable’ Cherki after Man City star sinks Palace",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/maresca-salutes-unbelievable-cherki-after-man-city-star-sinks-palace",
        "published": "2026-08-29T07:06:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}