Rico Lewis netted his inaugural Premier League goal against Crystal Palace on Saturday, although the joy of the achievement was overshadowed by Manchester City’s 2-2 draw. Despite dominating possession and taking a 2-0 lead with Jack Grealish and Rico Lewis finding the net, Palace managed to stage a comeback with Jean-Philippe Mateta scoring in the 76th minute. Later, Michael Olise’s penalty in added time
resulted in a draw, following Phil Foden’s foul on Mateta in the box.
Reflecting on the match, Lewis expressed disappointment with the outcome, stating, “We’re very disappointed with the result considering the performance we displayed.” Despite the elation of scoring, he couldn’t fully relish the moment due to the turn of events in the match. Lewis highlighted the unpredictable nature of football, acknowledging that unexpected occurrences can affect the game’s outcome.
Although he initially felt positive about his goal, the subsequent events dampened his enjoyment. He concluded, “It’s a mixed feeling; while it’s a positive personal achievement, the ultimate goal was the result, which we didn’t attain.”
Manchester City has faced multiple losses in the last six Premier League games, setting up their next challenge against Urawa Red Diamonds from Japan in the Club World Cup semi-final on Tuesday. Lewis sees this as an opportunity for City to rebound, emphasizing the continuous nature of football providing chances to display their true abilities and secure deserving results. He stressed the importance of proving themselves capable of achieving positive outcomes, not just to others but primarily to the team.
