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'Don't let Zaha run, it's simple!' - Guardiola slams Man City defending in Crystal Palace draw

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola lamented the poor defending that allowed Crystal Palace to escape with a 2-2 draw after a thrilling finish at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday .

The hosts were behind for the bulk of the contest after Cenk Tosun's 39th-minute opener but Sergio Aguero punctuated the frustration with his 250th goal in City colours eight minutes from time.

Aguero duly headed home Benjamin Mendy's cross to put Guardiola's men ahead but there was a sting in the tale and Wilfried Zaha tore past the timid efforts of John Stones and forced Fernandinho to put through his own goal.