article_snippet.sent: How will Manuel Pellegrini's explain that one?
article_snippet.sent: Palace fans weren't incredibly optimistic ahead of last night's clash.
article_snippet.sent: Here's why: Manchester City's had recorded seven victories in a row against Palace.
article_snippet.sent: Alan Pardew's side had also failed to score in Alan Pardew's side last three league games against Alan Pardew's side.
article_snippet.sent: And to top Alan Pardew's side off, as Newcastle boss Alan Pardew's had lost Alan Pardew's last eight league matches against City by an aggregate score of 23-3.
article_snippet.sent: Alan Pardew fears there may not be many more as the impasse over a new contract continues.
article_snippet.sent: Cyrstal Palace defender Joel Ward (left) tussles for the ball with City midfielder David Silva (right) Cyrstal Palace manager Alan Pardew gives instructions to Alan Pardew players from the touchline at Selhurst Park .