Premier League Showdown: Manchester City's Draw Against Crystal Palace

Erling Haaland's powerful header, connected with a pinpoint cross from Matheus Nunes, pulled Manchester City level and propelled the Norwegian striker to the top of the Premier League goal-scoring charts alongside Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, with both players now on 13 goals in the race for the Golden Boot.

The visitors started the second half strongly but were hit with a sucker punch when Maxence Lacroix powered home Hughes' corner.

Rico Lewis found the top corner to level once more for City, but was then sent-off six minutes from time.

Fourth-placed City close to within eight points of leaders Liverpool, but more dropped points is another blow to their chances of making it five consecutive titles.

The final league derby between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park will have to be rescheduled after Storm Darragh battered western regions of England with high winds and heavy rain.

A decision was made just after 0800GMT local time to postpone the lunchtime kick-off due to safety concerns.

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"Whilst we appreciate this will be deeply disappointing for supporters, the safety of fans, staff and players is of paramount importance," Everton said in a statement.

Brentford's fortress

Brentford enjoy the best home record in the division and made it seven wins from eight games at the Gtech Community Stadium with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Newcastle.

Bryan Mbeumo, who has been linked with a move to the Magpies, opened the scoring with a sensational individual effort.

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Twice Newcastle quickly levelled in the first half through Alexander Isak and Harvey Barnes, either side of Yoane Wissa's second for Brentford.

But calamitous defending cost Newcastle in the second period when Nathan Collins prodded home from goalkeeper Mark Flekken's long ball forward.

Kevin Schade then sealed the points for the Bees in stoppage time.

Brentford climb up to seventh, while Newcastle drop down to 12th.

Aston Villa moved up to fifth thanks to a 1-0 win over bottom-of-the-table Southampton.

Jhon Duran made his mark in his first Premier League start of the season with the only goal.

The Colombian took advantage of another defensive calamity for the Saints to run through and slot home his ninth goal of the season on 24 minutes.

Manchester United host Nottingham Forest in the 1730GMT kick-off as the Red Devils looks to bounce back from Ruben Amorim's first defeat at Arsenal on Wednesday.

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Liverpool's postponement means Arsenal and Chelsea have the chance the cut the gap at the top to four points when they travel to Fulham and Tottenham respectively on Sunday.

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