WATCH: USMNT's Chris Richards scores first Premier League goal of the season vs. Manchester City to give Crystal Palace 2-0 lead

U.S. international Chris Richards gave Crystal Palace a stunning 2-0 lead with a towering header off a perfectly placed Adam Wharton corner in the 21st minute. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough as the Eagles lost 5-2.

Palace had struck first through Eberechi Eze, who finished off a sharp counter-attack in the eighth minute. But Manchester City responded quickly, cutting into the lead with a goal from outgoing club legend Kevin De Bruyne in the 33rd minute. Just three minutes later, winter signing Omar Marmoush equalized to make it 2-2.

Manchester City would continue their onslaught in the second half as Mateo Kovacic, James McAtee and Nico O'Reilly would all add goals in the final 45 minutes.

This match had huge implications for both sides, especially in Europe. Manchester City move up to fourth at 54 points with their win, placing them ahead of current fourth-placed team Chelsea, who play Sunday. With Palace losing, they are now in 11th place with slim chances of taking a European place.

Palace have a quick turnaround, facing another Champions League hopeful in Newcastle this Wednesday.