The last 31st round matches of the English Premier League were played on Monday. London's Crystal Palace faced off against the players of Manchester City in front of their spectators. Taking advantage of the referees' gifts, the hosts exceeded the English champions with a score of 2-1. Crystal Palace took the lead in the 34th minute, when Glenn Murray capitalized on the side referee's "gift" and put the hosts in the lead. The second half also started with successful play by London's team. Just three minutes into the second half, a great penalty kick was converted by Jason Puncheon, leaving no hope for Joe Hart. Despite missing two goals, Manuel Pellegrini's players did not give up and actively pressed the hosts, but they only managed to score their first goal in the 78th minute through Yaya Toure. Throughout the remaining time, the Manchester City team had several opportunities to equalize the score, but the assistant referee did not notice a clear handball by a Crystal Palace player in the penalty area prior to Y. Toure's goal. After the loss, Man City lost real chances to defend the name of the English champions. They are now 9 points behind the leaders, London's Chelsea, who also have one game in hand. Result: Crystal Palace 2 - 1 Manchester City 34' [1 - 0] G. Murray 48' [2 - 0] J. Puncheon 78' [2 - 1] Y. Toure League table:
