LONDON: Pep Guardiola’s 49th birthday celebrations went flat as Fernandinho’s late own goal forced Manchester City to settle for a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace, while Chelsea’s top-four bid was dented by a surprise 1-0 defeat at Newcastle on Saturday (Sunday in Manila).
Crystal Palace’s Ivorian striker Wilfried Zaha (left) interacts with Manchester City’s Spanish manager Pep Guardiola during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Crystal Palace at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on Sunday. AFP PHOTO