The challenge for Everton at Anfield became significantly tougher as defender Ashley Young received his marching orders in the 37th minute, with two yellow cards issued for fouls on Liverpool winger Luis Diaz.
Pep Guardiola returned to the dugout for his team. They fell behind when James Ward-Prowse deflected Vladimir Coufal's cross beyond Ederson in the 36th minute.
Julian Alvarez's initial goal for City was promptly matched by Tim Ream. Nevertheless, just before halftime, Nathan Ake reestablished City's lead, a goal that Fulham contended should have been disallowed for offside by VAR.
Eberechi Eze produced a sublime finish to also net for Palace in an exciting game between two sides who had scored just four goals between them in three rounds coming into the match
West Ham United have completed the signing of Ghana midfielder Mohammed Kudus from Dutch football club Ajax, the Premier League club announced on Monday
Erling Haaland missed a penalty. Virgil van Dijk was shown a straight red card. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Kyle Walker made sloppy defensive errors leading to goals
In Saturday night's match, the Argentinean player unleashed a commanding shot into the upper corner of the net, as City dominated chances against the team that secured fourth place in last season's standings.
The versatile 22-year-old defender has signed a long-term contract with the Gunners. Ajax confirmed that both clubs agreed on a transfer fee of USD 45 million which could further increase due to variables.