Manchester City secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Palermo in their pre-season friendly held on August 9, 2025, in Sicily as part of Palermo’s 125th anniversary celebrations and to help City prepare for the upcoming Premier League season.
Key moments and goals:
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Erling Haaland opened the scoring midway through the first half with a powerful right-footed strike across goal, showcasing his lethal finishing ability.
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Tijjani Reijnders shone in the second half by scoring two goals, demonstrating great attacking prowess. His first goal came from a well-timed run inside the box, and he doubled his tally with a composed finish that cemented the win for City. Reijnders nearly completed a hat-trick but slipped after rounding the goalkeeper Alfred Gomis.
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Manchester City dominated the match with their attacking fluidity and control, and the win was part of Pep Guardiola’s preparations for the intense season ahead.
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The match also was significant as a warm welcome for Palermo’s new manager Filippo Inzaghi in front of a sold-out crowd.
This convincing 3-0 result highlighted Manchester City’s sharpness and squad depth as they build momentum going into the 2025-26 Premier League campaign.
