#TweetBeat - City beat Crystal Palace at The Etihad

Twice earlier this month I gave my real-time thoughts on Manchester City's EPL matches via Twitter and aggregated them as #TweetBeat posts.  The first time was when City thumped Arsenal 6-3 at home at The Etihad.  Although not as impressive as dismantling then league leaders Arsenal at home, City followed up that performance with a 4-2 win over Fulham on the road.  After defeating then league leaders Liverpool at home on Boxing Day, City hosted Crystal Palace just two days later.  Here are my real-time thoughts on City's ho-hum 1-0 home victory over Crystal Palace at The Etihad:

Coming into #CityvPalace match, #MCFC has scored the most goals (53) in #EPL this season while #Palace has scored the least (12).
— CheeseheadSportsNut (@CheeseheadSN) December 28, 2013

Bummer that @pablo_zabaleta is out for #MCFC b/c he has been instrumental getting forward down the right side this season. #CityvPalace
— CheeseheadSportsNut (@CheeseheadSN) December 28, 2013

Despite scoring for #MCFC in his last 9 home appearances @_AlvaroNegredo_ is slightly hobbled so @EdDzeko gets the start up top #CityvPalace
— CheeseheadSportsNut (@CheeseheadSN) December 28, 2013

#MCFC start @Dedryck_Boyata, @javigarcia06, & @JM7Foundation instead of @Kolarov13A, @Toure_yaya42, & @SamNasri19 #CityvPalace
— CheeseheadSportsNut (@CheeseheadSN) December 28, 2013

@EdDzeko looks feisty early in the match with a couple of scoring chances but they have not resulted in goals, yet. #CityvPalace
— CheeseheadSportsNut (@CheeseheadSN) December 28, 2013

Even with @Toure_yaya42 out, so far @fernaoficial & @javigarcia06 look like a fine pairing in central midfield for #MCFC. #CityvPalace
— CheeseheadSportsNut (@CheeseheadSN) December 28, 2013

After a lackluster start to the match, feels like a goal is coming for #MCFC given their strong run of play the last 5 minutes #CityvPalace
— CheeseheadSportsNut (@CheeseheadSN) December 28, 2013

@JoeHart comes out strong for #MCFC as Cameron Jerome's late challenge results in a nasty cut below Hart's left eye. #cityvpalace
— CheeseheadSportsNut (@CheeseheadSN) December 28, 2013

@_MC29 replaces Jerome for #Palace as #MCFC continues to be the better side with just over 10 minutes left in the first half. #CityvPalace
— CheeseheadSportsNut (@CheeseheadSN) December 28, 2013

Nice buildup by #MCFC as @fernaoficial misses the best chance of the match so far just before stoppage time of the 1st half. #CityvPalace
— CheeseheadSportsNut (@CheeseheadSN) December 28, 2013

Hate to see #MCFC use one of only three subs on a GK but not sure how @JoeHart can see out of his left eye. #CityvPalace
— CheeseheadSportsNut (@CheeseheadSN) December 28, 2013

@fernaoficial clearly the best player for #MCFC in the first half of #CityvPalace but still scoreless at the half.
— CheeseheadSportsNut (@CheeseheadSN) December 28, 2013

#MCFC should bring on @SamNasri19 @_AlvaroNegredo_ or @Toure_yaya42 & slot Milner in @Dedryck_Boyata's or @javigarcia06's spot #CityvPalace
— CheeseheadSportsNut (@CheeseheadSN) December 28, 2013

Nice to see @_AlvaroNegredo_ @Toure_yaya42 & @SamNasri19 warming up for #MCFC as @JoeHart makes another strong save. #CityvPalace
— CheeseheadSportsNut (@CheeseheadSN) December 28, 2013

Smart decision by #MCFC to add @_AlvaroNegredo_ & @SamNasri19 in place of @Dedryck_Boyata but hate taking off @fernaoficial. #CityvPalace
— CheeseheadSportsNut (@CheeseheadSN) December 28, 2013

Makes sense to slot Milner at RB, shades of @pablo_zabaleta, as #MCFC attempt to open the scoreline with 30 mins to play. #CityvPalace
— CheeseheadSportsNut (@CheeseheadSN) December 28, 2013

If #MCFC want to win this match then a straight @Toure_yaya42 for @javigarcia06 should be the last sub in the next few minutes. #CityvPalace
— CheeseheadSportsNut (@CheeseheadSN) December 28, 2013

#MCFC score for the 60th consecutive #EPL match at home as @EdDzeko slots a cool finish (9th goal in 14 starts) to go up 1-0. #CityvPalace
— CheeseheadSportsNut (@CheeseheadSN) December 28, 2013

@Toure_yaya42 was set to replace @21LVA before @EdDzeko's goal so instead #MCFC add @Kolarov13A in place of a hobbled Milner. #CityvPalace
— CheeseheadSportsNut (@CheeseheadSN) December 28, 2013

#MCFC best their previous #EPL scoring record of 53 goals in first 19 games in 2011-12 with 54 in 19 games so far this season. #CityvPalace
— CheeseheadSportsNut (@CheeseheadSN) December 28, 2013

I retract what I said earlier about @javigarcia06 holding his own, @Toure_yaya42 really is the engine that makes #MCFC go. #CityvPalace
— CheeseheadSportsNut (@CheeseheadSN) December 28, 2013

Needless challenge by @21LVA results in a yellow card, which means he will miss #MCFC next match on New Year's Day @ #Swansea. #CityvPalace
— CheeseheadSportsNut (@CheeseheadSN) December 28, 2013

@JoeHart rightly named man of the match for #MCFC as they win 1-0 in a somewhat ho-hum performance at home. #CityvPalace
— CheeseheadSportsNut (@CheeseheadSN) December 28, 2013

#MCFC are now 10-for-10 at home taking a maximum 30 points to open their 2013-14 #EPL campaign with a 1-0 win #CityvPalace
— CheeseheadSportsNut (@CheeseheadSN) December 28, 2013

#MCFC is now unbeaten in their last eight #EPL matches: 7 wins & 1 draw en route to their first four match winning streak under Pellegrini.
— CheeseheadSportsNut (@CheeseheadSN) December 28, 2013

@_AlvaroNegredo_'s 9 match home scoring streak doesn't reach 10 as @EdDzeko's goal was the difference in #MCFC's 1-0 victory #CityvPalace
— CheeseheadSportsNut (@CheeseheadSN) December 28, 2013

#CityvPalace match stats mostly dominated by #MCFC: - 23 shots to 9 - Tied @ 4 shots on goal - 12 corners to 5 - 77% possession to 23%
— CheeseheadSportsNut (@CheeseheadSN) December 28, 2013

A win is a win, especially given that City faced Liverpool just two days ago on Boxing Day.  Thanks to their win over Crystal Palace, City temporarily go to the top of the table pending the outcome tomorrow of Arsenal's match on the road against Newcastle.

For how impressive City have been at home in the EPL taking a maximum 30 points, they have only managed 11 points in 9 matches on the road.  City are going to try to improve on their road form on New Year's Day when they face Swansea.  Despite the early start for City/Swansea match, make sure to check my Twitter account (@CheeseheadSN) because I will do my best to live-tweet the match.